Chhattisgarh is set to become a key player in India’s tiger conservation efforts with the establishment of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, now the country’s third-largest tiger reserve and its 56th overall. Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced the milestone on social media, lauding the state’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
Spanning 2,829 square kilometers, the reserve includes a core zone of 2,049 square kilometers comprising Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary, with a 780-square-kilometer buffer to minimize human-wildlife conflict.
Strategically located across the districts of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Korea, Surajpur, and Balrampur, the reserve strengthens India’s leadership in global tiger conservation, with over 70% of the world’s tiger population residing in the country.
This initiative reaffirms India’s dedication to protecting its wildlife and promoting harmony between humans and nature.
