It is formed after integrating the regions of Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Sanctuary.
- It will be Chhattisgarh's 4th TR. The other 3 TRs are Indravati, Udanti-Sitanadi and Achanakmar.
- Also, it will be 3rd largest TR in the country.
- Nagarjunsagar Srisailam (Andhra Pradesh) is the largest TR in the country followed by Assam’s Manas.
About Tiger Reserve
- TR is considered as critical for tiger conservation, consists of two parts:
- Core or critical tiger habitat: National Park or Sanctuary status
- Buffer or peripheral area: A lesser degree of habitat protection is required
- Currently, there are 55 TRs in the country (Dholpur – Karauli TR is 55th, declared in 2023)
How are tiger reserves notified?
- TRs are notified by State Governments as per provisions of Section 38V of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 on the advice of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
- Alteration and de-notification:
- No alteration in boundaries of TRs shall be made except on a recommendation of NTCA and approval of National Board for Wild Life (NBWL).
- NBWL is a statutory board constituted under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 responsible for promotion of conservation & development of wildlife & forests.
- No State Government shall de-notify a TR, except in public interest with approval of NTCA and NBWL.
- No alteration in boundaries of TRs shall be made except on a recommendation of NTCA and approval of National Board for Wild Life (NBWL).
About Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Sanctuary
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