Ratapani Notified as 8th Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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BEFORE: Ratapani functioned as a standard Wildlife Sanctuary managed primarily under state wildlife budgets. NOW: It operates as a notified Tiger Reserve, eligible for dedicated central funding and resources under Project Tiger.
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BEFORE: Conservation strategies were generalized for varied wildlife across the sanctuary. NOW: Management is strictly guided by a customized Tiger Conservation Plan approved by the NTCA, with designated core critical tiger habitats and buffer zones.
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BEFORE: Relocation and livelihood support for forest dwellers were limited. NOW: Enhanced provisions for voluntary village relocation from the core area are mandated, backed by standardized NTCA compensation packages.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
With Reference ToWith reference to the Ratapani Tiger Reserve, consider the following statements: 1. It is the officially notified eighth Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh. 2. It encompasses the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. 3. It was granted in-principle approval by the NTCA recently in 2023. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?