The Madhya Pradesh government has declared a 258.64 sq km area in Sagar district as a wildlife sanctuary named after Dr B R Ambedkar, an official said.
The announcement has come ahead of Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, celebrated on April 14.
With this, the state, which is known for its tiger reserves, has 25 wildlife sanctuaries.
Tour Operators for Tigers (TOFT) has been recognized as a Sustainable Travel Innovator in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards, honouring our pioneering work in eco-friendly tourism and conservation efforts in India & Nepal.
Sustainability in tourism has evolved into a mandatory ethos shaping the industry’s future. Central to this evolution is the concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, guiding businesses toward ethical and sustainable practices.
The population of tigers has dwindled dramatically due to several reasons. During this time, Sariska Tiger Reserve served as a blueprint for other tiger reserves, showing that with dedicated conservation efforts, it is possible to bring tigers back from the brink.
In a move to further solidify TOFTigers commitment to sustainable tourism practices, we are proud to announce the appointment of TOFTigers Advisory Board. The Board will play a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance, insights, and support of TOFTigers’ mission
The number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022, an annual rise of 6 per cent, according to the latest government data released on the International Tiger Day on Saturday.
With the focus on conservation, tourism and heritage, the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR), one of the most popular tiger reserves in the country, will celebrate a three-day ‘Tadoba Festival’ from March 1 to 3.
December 5, 2023: TOFTigers, in collaboration with the esteemed Sanctuary Nature Foundation, organized the 6th TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards at Bikaner House, New Delhi. The awards ceremony, theme “Recognizing and Rewarding the Good Work,” served as a platform to honour outstanding contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the Indian subcontinent. The event brought together state tourism officials, businesses, service providers, photographers, community enterprises, wildlife enthusiasts that have demonstrated a profound commitment to conservation through exceptional wildlife tourism initiatives.
Project Tiger has 53 tiger reserves spread across every ecosystem in India: from Namdapha in the north-eastern Himalayas to Pakke and Nameri in the foothills; Danpa in the Mizo hills to Valmiki in Terai (Bihar). Now draw an imaginary line from Corbett in the north, through Kanha and Bandhavgarh and via Pench and Tadoba in central India to Nagarhole, Mudumalai and Bandipur in the south.
Project Tiger has 53 tiger reserves spread across every ecosystem in India: from Namdapha in the north-eastern Himalayas to Pakke and Nameri in the foothills; Danpa in the Mizo hills to Valmiki in Terai (Bihar). Now draw an imaginary line from Corbett in the north, through Kanha and Bandhavgarh and via Pench and Tadoba in central India to Nagarhole, Mudumalai and Bandipur in the south.
