Madhya Pradesh Announces 25th Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar District
Aspect | Details |
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Event | 25th Wildlife Sanctuary of Madhya Pradesh |
Location | Sagar District, Madhya Pradesh |
Name | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary |
Area | 258.64 sq km reserved forest area in North Sagar Forest Division |
Tehsils Covered | Banda and Shahgarh Forest of Sagar district |
Dedicated To | Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar |
Total Sanctuaries | 25 wildlife sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh |
Wildlife Protected | Leopard, jackal, chital, nilgai, etc. |
Key Benefits | Wildlife safety, biodiversity increase, natural tourism |
Control Measures | Illegal hunting and deforestation will be controlled |
Major Sanctuaries | Bagdara, Pachmarhi, Ken Alligator, Pench, Gandhi Sagar, etc. |