Madhav National Park will be 9th tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh: CM Yadav

For the first time, leopards have been spotted in the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, which is also home to African cheetahs.

The Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district will be designated as the ninth tiger reserve of Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday.

Yadav announced that he will soon release a pair of tigers in the national park. Madhya Pradesh has already achieved the status of ‘Tiger State’ and is emerging as a major centre of tourism for wildlife enthusiasts, the CM stated.

He emphasized that the increase in the number of tourists in the Chambal region will create jobs and self-employment opportunities for local youth.

For the first time, leopards have been spotted in the Kuno National Park in Sheopur district, which is also home to African cheetahs. Additionally, work is underway on a gharial and dolphin project in the Chambal River.

Yadav, in a media release, highlighted that Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers in the country, attracting thousands of tourists eager to witness them in the wild.

Expressing happiness over the growing tiger population and conservation efforts, the chief minister congratulated the people of the state, as well as officers and employees of the forest department, for this achievement.