Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Link: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002200708221656.htm National <http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/002hdline.htm> *Eight new tiger reserves to come up* New Delhi, Aug. 22 (PTI): The Government has in principle approved eight new tiger reserves spread over seven states of the country, the Lok Sabha was informed today. " Based on proposals received and as recommended by the Steering Committee of the Project Tigers, we have in principle approved eight new tiger reserves, " Environment Minister S Reghupathy said in a written reply. The new reserves will be Anamalai-Parambikuulam Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, Udanti and Sita Nadi Wildlife Sanctuaries at Chattisgarh, Satosia Wildlife Sanctuary in Orissa, Kaziranga National Park in Assam and Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chattisgarh. Besides, Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park, Sanjay National Park and Sanjay Dubri Wild Life Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu have been named as the new tiger parks, the Minister said. He said the states are yet to submit the plan for the development of these new tiger reserves. -- Fight captive Jumbo abuse, end Elephant Polo http://www.stopelephantpolo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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