Page 52 - Mann Ki Baat - English

In Harmony with Tigers:

India's Effective Conservation Efforts

Tigers have been a deeply ingrained part of our cultural
heritage for generations. Across the nation, there are numerous
communities where humans and tigers live in harmony. However, in
places where conflicts do occur, extraordinary measures are taken
to ensure the protection of tigers.
In the recent episode of 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister
Narendra Modi highlighted and praised the community-led tiger
conservation efforts across India. One standout example is from
Maharashtra's Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, where the Gond and
Mana tribes have embraced eco-tourism and reduced their reliance
on the forest, boosting tiger populations.

“The rise in Tadoba's tiger “The Gond and Mana tribes
population has boosted have historically lived in the
tourism, bringing more forest area and consider
domestic and international themselves part of the
visitors and improving local forest, which motivates
villagers' income and living
them to protect it. The
standards. As a result, the
recent acknowledgment
villagers actively support
of these tribes by Prime
the forest department in
Minister Modi in 'Mann ki
tiger conservation efforts.
Baat' has further motivated
discouraging activities like
the tribal communities to
wood collection. Prime Minister
enhance their conservation
Narendra Modi’s mention of
efforts. Local self-help
the Gond and Mana tribes in
groups manage the
his 'Mann ki Baat', inspired us
to continue contributing to butterfly garden, adventure
tiger conservation.” park, and nature.”
– Dipa Shashikant – Ajay Kodape, Ecotourism
Nannavare, Safari Guide, Manager, Agarzari Camp
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Site
Reserve

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