Tiger Reserves in India, Preserving Striped Big Cats and Their Habitat
- Tiger Reserves in India fall under the protected areas specifically designated for striped big cats (tigers) and conserving and protecting them.
- It is set up under Project Tiger which was launched to conserve the habitat of tigers and increase their population.
- A tiger reserve can also exist as a national park or wildlife sanctuary. For example Kaziranga National Park, Sariska Park etc which is also a national park and tiger reserve.
Expanding Tiger Conservation, 54 Tiger Reserves in India
- There are a total of 54 tiger reserves in India, safeguarding a total area of 75,796.83 square kilometers.
- This constitutes over 2.3% of the country’s total land, a significant increase from the original nine reserves covering 18,278 square kilometers in 1973.
- First tiger reserve was set up in 1973 as Palamau Tiger Reserve in Jharkhand.
- Most recently declared tiger reserve is Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. These reserves are important for protecting the tigers that live in India.
State Wise Tiger Reserves in India
