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PM Modi Goes On Jungle Safari To Mark 50 Years Of 'Project Tiger'; Shares 'Stunning' Pics

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50 Years Of Project Tiger
50 Years Of Project Tiger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a "safari" at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka on Sunday, as part of programmes to mark 50 years of "Project Tiger ". 

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PM Narendra Modi In Mudumalai Tiger Reserves
PM Narendra Modi In Mudumalai Tiger Reserves

The Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located partly in Gundlupet taluk of Chamarajanagar district and partly in H.D.Kote and Nanjangud taluks of Mysuru District.

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PM Modi At Bandipur National Park
PM Modi At Bandipur National Park

According to the state forest department, the National Park was formed by including most of the forest areas of the then Venugopala Wildlife Park established under the government notification dated February 19, 1941 and the area was enlarged in 1985 extending over an area of 874.20 Sq.Km and named as Bandipur National Park.

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Significance Of Modi's Visit
Significance Of Modi's Visit

PM Modi's visit to the Tiger Reserve signifies that the central government is committed towards tiger conservation. The present area under the control of Bandipur Tiger Reserve is 912.04 Sq. Km.

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Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Bandipur Tiger Reserve

This reserve was brought under 'Project Tiger' in 1973. Subsequently, some adjacent reserve forest areas were added to the reserve extending to 880.02 Sq. Km.

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Wildlife Division, Mysuru
Wildlife Division, Mysuru

An area of 39.80 sq km of KFDC (Karnataka Forest Development Corporation) plantation area was handed over to this division during 2007-08. During 2010-11, the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary was handed over to the Wildlife Division, Mysuru.  

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Bandipur: Home To Endangered Species
Bandipur: Home To  Endangered Species

Apart from the two famed residents (tigers and elephants), a number of other endangered species such as sloth bears, gaurs, Indian rock pythons, jackals, muggers, and four-horned antelopes can be spotted in this national park. Over 200 species of birds and a diversity of flora add to its attraction. 

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PM Modi Capturing A Tiger
PM Modi Capturing A Tiger

In this 2016 photo, PM Modi can be seen taking photos of a caged Tiger during his Nandan Van Jungle Safari at Naya Raipur. 

 

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PM Modi's Love For Wildlife
PM Modi's Love For Wildlife

Prime Minister Modi is known for his love for the wildlife. In this 2022 photo, he can be seen clicking photos of Cheetahs released into Kuno National Park.





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