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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday cited India’s rich wildlife diversity and reaffirmed his government’s commitment to conservation following the designation of Madhav Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh as the country’s 58th Tiger Reserve.

 

The reserve, which has become the ninth such sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, marks a significant addition to India’s ongoing efforts to protect its tiger population and promote ecological balance.

 

Sharing the development on social media, Modi lauded India’s longstanding cultural reverence for wildlife and pledged continued support for conservation initiatives.

 

“Amazing news for wildlife lovers! India is blessed with wildlife diversity and a culture that celebrates wildlife. We will always be at the forefront of protecting animals and contributing to a sustainable planet,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter).

 

Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav also announced the designation of the new reserve, describing it as the “58th roar and counting.”

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He commended the dedication of forest officials and conservationists for their unwavering efforts in safeguarding India’s biodiversity.

 

“Thrilled to announce that the country has added the 58th Tiger Reserve to its tally with the latest entrant being Madhya Pradesh’s Madhav Tiger Reserve. This is MP’s ninth Tiger Reserve,” Yadav stated.

 

“I congratulate all wildlife lovers and conservationists. The development is a testament to the relentless efforts of our forest officials who are selflessly working towards the cause,” he added.

 

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gujarat’s Gir National Park on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.

 

During the visit, he introduced the concept of Bruhad Gir, expanding the conservation focus beyond Gir National Park and Sanctuary to a 30,000 sq km area from Barda to Botad, where Asiatic lions are found.

 

The initiative aims to enhance protection measures while ensuring the welfare and progress of local communities dependent on the ecosystem.

 

India remains home to the world’s largest population of tigers, with conservation efforts under the Project Tiger initiative playing a pivotal role in their protection.