In a positive development, Chhattisgarh’s wildlife programs are showing results, as the state has witnessed a twofold increase in its tiger population. During the 15th meeting of the State Wildlife Welfare Board on Tuesday, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced that the tiger count in Chhattisgarh, which was 17 in 2022, had risen to 35 by April 2025. Read on to know more details.
Tiger Count Increases In Chhattisgarh
Various states in India are running conservation programs to protect wildlife, and it looks like Chhattisgarh’s efforts are paying off as the number of tigers rose from 17 to 35 in three years. In Chhattisgarh, Achanakmar Tiger Reserve has the largest tiger population. CM stated that the rise in the tiger count in the state proves that conservation efforts are working, reported Hindustan Times.
Another important announcement made in the meeting is that the National Tiger Conservation Authority is planning to move tigers from Madhya Pradesh to Udanti-Sitanadi and Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserves of Chhattisgarh. This step is crucial for the growth of tiger numbers in the region. The Chief Minister emphasised that saving wildlife in Chhattisgarh is one of the top priorities.
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Conservation Efforts To Increase Other Species
Seeing the success in conservation efforts, the authorities are planning to provide the same attention to other species. While addressing the media, Vishnu Deo Sai said, “Chhattisgarh is rich in forest wealth and wildlife. The increase in tiger numbers is evidence of effective conservation, and now a similar focus will be directed towards other species.”
The Forest and Climate Change Minister, Kedar Kashyap, mentioned that the new announcement made in the meeting will help protect other animals and maintain a balance in nature. For example, authorities are making constant efforts to protect Hill Myna, which is the state bird of Chhattisgarh. They will also form a group–Myna Mitra– to monitor and keep a close eye on these birds’ habits and make sure they continue to survive and grow in number.
During this meeting, the board also reviewed other proposals and approved, according to Hinsutan Times. The projects that received the green signal from the board included: new patrolling routes for better protection, rationalisation of protected areas, and road construction inside the Udanti-Sitanadi reserve. Also, the new pipeline extension under Mission Amrit Yojana got the clearance.
Along with the infrastructure development, with new conservation efforts, the government hope to protect the wildlife species. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comment section!
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