The Madhya Pradesh Government has unveiled the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, becoming the seventh tiger reserve in the state and the 54th in India. Covering 2,339 square kilometers across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts, it will include areas from the Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary. A vital green corridor connecting Panna Tiger Reserve to Durgavati will aid tiger migration. The reserve spans the Narmada and Yamuna River basins, encompassing diverse flora, including Teak, Saja, Dhaora, Ber, and Amla, and a rich fauna including tigers, leopards, wolves, jackals, and various deer species.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary: Located in Madhya Pradesh, it’s a protected area and forms part of the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve, providing a habitat for various wildlife species.
- Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary: Another protected area in Madhya Pradesh, it contributes to the new tiger reserve and supports the conservation of local flora and fauna.
- Green Corridor: A designated pathway connecting two or more protected areas, enabling wildlife to move freely between them, essential for maintaining genetic diversity.
- Singorgarh Fort: A historic fort situated within the reserve, potentially of cultural and historical significance, attracting tourists and researchers.
- Dry Deciduous Forest: A forest type characterized by trees that shed their leaves during the dry season, typical of the vegetation found in the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve.
