Madhya Pradesh is not called the state of tigers… you will be surprised to know interesting facts like these.

Madhya Pradesh is not only the heart of the country but also known for its special achievements and Tiger State is one of them. At present there are 785 tigers in Madhya Pradesh enhancing the beauty of the forest. This is also the reason why the number of tourists here is constantly increasing. Clean environment and dense forests create a favorable environment for tigers. By protecting tigers, the ecosystem or the forest as a whole is protected. It can be said here that saving tigers is like saving the entire ecosystem and is very important for human survival. The Madhya Pradesh government headed by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav is constantly working to protect forests and wild animals. Tigers have chosen Madhya Pradesh, the most beautiful animal on earth is the tiger and its camp is in Madhya Pradesh. This makes the people of the state proud. India is proud of its 3682 tigers. This is 75 percent of the total number of tigers in the world. The increasing number of tigers outside the tiger reserve is a matter of great joy for Madhya Pradesh. On International Tiger Day, Madhya Pradesh can tell the world that people of Madhya Pradesh are proud of their tigers and can do anything for their protection. The highest number of tigers in Madhya Pradesh has increased from 526 to 785 in Madhya Pradesh. This is the highest in the country. 259 tigers have increased in the state in the last four to five years. This increase is higher than the total population of 257 in 2010. Due to the tireless efforts of the forest department and the cooperation of the local people, the king of the forest is safe. Everyone should take a pledge to better protect nature for future generations and as a compassionate human being, help create an enabling environment for the tiger family to thrive. The rescue of the tigers was a very difficult task and Madhya Pradesh worked hard day and night. Reasons for Madhya Pradesh to become a Tiger State: There are four main factors that make Madhya Pradesh a Tiger State. Chief among these is the scientific relocation of villages. Between 2010 and 2022, 200 small villages located in tiger reserves were displaced. A maximum of 75 villages are excluded from Satpura Tiger Reserve. In the second translocation, Kanha's reindeer, bison and wild boar were relocated to another tiger reserve. This increased the food base for the tiger. Thirdly, habitat improvement, in empty villages and fields in the midst of forests, grasslands and ponds were created, which increased the number of herbivorous animals and provided food for the tiger. There was an unprecedented change in the security system. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were used to survey and monitor the Panna Tiger Reserve. Illegal hunting has been completely stopped by curbing wildlife crime. The use of technology in crime investigation and patrolling has increased. A good example of this is the Panna Tiger Reserve, which has its own drone squadron. A monthly action plan is prepared for its implementation every month. It helps in locating and rescuing wild animals, collecting immediate information on the source and impact of forest fires, avoiding the risk of human-animal conflict and following wildlife protection laws. Due to wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh is leading in the number of leopards in the country. There are 12 thousand 852 leopards in the country. In Madhya Pradesh alone this number is more than 4100. Leopard numbers have increased by an average of 60% in the country and 80% in the state. Madhya Pradesh alone accounts for 25% of the country's leopard population. It is the tiger census every 4 years that led to the formation of the state of tigers. If we look at the number of tigers in 2006, the number of tigers has increased to 257 in 2010. To augment this, a high level of security and sensitivity efforts were required by the Tigers. To effectively manage human-wildlife conflict, 16 regional rescue teams and district-level rescue teams have been formed in each district. Better management of national parks: At the 2010 St. Petersburg Tiger Conference, 13 tiger-living countries pledged to double their tiger population by 2022. To achieve this goal, there has been continuous and progressive progress in tiger management in Madhya Pradesh. The 33% increase in tiger numbers was the highest ever recorded between cycles, up from 21% between 2006 and 2010 and 30% between 2010 and 2014. The increase in tiger population was in line with the average annual growth rate of tigers since 2006. Madhya Pradesh has the maximum number of 526 tigers. After this, Karnataka has 524 tigers and Uttarakhand is third with 442 tigers. Achieving this feat before the 2022 deadline is a matter of pride for Madhya Pradesh. The new tiger reserve, Rani Durgavati, was reassessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature on July 21, 2023, and new data was released. According to them, there are between 3726 and 5578 tigers in the forests around the world. There are 3167 tigers in India, of which 785 tigers are found in Madhya Pradesh. The number of tigers increased from 526 in 2018 to 259 at present. Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 and is considered the world's largest species conservation effort. The main objective of the Tiger Project is to provide a safe habitat for tigers and prevent their poaching. For the protection of tigers, a network of tiger reserves has been created across the country, including seven national parks in the country, including Kanha in Madhya Pradesh. After this, Bandhavgarh in 1993, Bench in 1992, Panna in 1994 and Satpura in 1999 were granted tiger reserve status. Madhya Pradesh has 11 National Parks, 7 Tiger Reserves and 24 Sanctuaries out of which the newest Tiger Reserve “Rani Durgavati” was announced in 2023. Our Special Tigers The fame of Madhya Pradesh's tigers has spread far and wide, the most special of which is Kanha Reserve Munna, which is in the news for its beauty and birthmark. on its forehead. CAT and PM were naturally written on Munna's forehead due to which Munna had a unique identity throughout the world. A tiger at the Bench Tiger Reserve, known as a collared tiger, got its name from wearing a radio collar. She was posthumously named Super Mom. This tiger gave birth to a maximum of 29 tigers which is a record. Similarly, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve's Tiger Charger and Sita Tiger were major tourist attractions. As Sita strikes a weird pose, the charger roars in the tourists' vehicles to attract them. Apart from this, Pamera was known for his unique style and height. Panna Tiger Reserve's legendary tiger T1 is believed to be the first tiger to be reintroduced from a national park to a reserve with a successful hunt. With this, the state tigers have established their identity across the country due to their characteristics. 50th Anniversary Coin Issued 2023 marks 50 years of successful implementation of Project Tiger. This project puts India's endangered wild tigers on the path to rehabilitation. A commemorative event commemorating 50 years of Project Tiger was inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9th April 2023 in Mysore, Karnataka. The Prime Minister also released the 'Amrit Call for Tiger Conservation', Summary Report of 5th Cycle of Management Performance Assessment of Tiger Reserves, Summary Report of All India Tiger Assessments (5th Cycle) and Tiger Population. He also released a commemorative coin to mark 50 years of Project Tiger. Through this, the government continues to work for the protection of tigers. For the year 2022-23, international conservation organizations GEF, UNDP have awarded Tx2 award to Bench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh) and Bench Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) and Tx2 award to Satpura Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh). , established by IUCN, WWF and GTF. You should also know that International Tiger Day is celebrated every year on July 29, and this day is specially celebrated to control the ever-decreasing tiger population. This day is very special for India because not only is the tiger the national animal of India, but more than 70% of the world's tigers are found in India alone. Celebrating International Tiger Day started in 2010. The decision was taken during an international conference held in St. Petersburg, Russia. 13 countries participated in this conference.