Jaipur: The Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundi district has been notified as Rajasthan's fourth tiger reserve.
State Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently took to Twitter to express his happiness. "Happy to inform that Ramgarh Vishdhari of Bundi has been notified as the 4th Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan. Our government is committed to conserve wildlife. This is another dimension of the success of "Project Tiger" started by then Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi," Gehlot tweeted.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday informed that Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary was notified as the country's 52nd tiger reserve.
"Pleased to note Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve has been notified today. The 52nd Reserve of India will conserve biodiversity and bring in ecotourism and development to the area. Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, we are committed to preserving our wildlife," Union Environment Minister tweeted.
"The newly notified tiger reserve includes the tiger habitat between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the northeast and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the southern side and facilitates dispersal of tigers from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve," Yadav said in another tweet.
The Union Minister said the floristic diversity of this new tiger reserve makes it an important area for research and education.
"Historic and cultural sites like Bhimlat, Ramgarh palace would encourage eco tourism and provide employment opportunities to local communities," he added. (UNI)