Wild buffaloes have returned to Kanha Tiger Reserve after 150 years. 4 buffaloes brought from Kaziranga will strengthen the eco-system. This will increase tourism, create employment opportunities and give a new direction to wildlife conservation in Madhya Pradesh.
Bhopal. 28th April was a very special day for the wildlife and eco-system of Madhya Pradesh. Today four wild buffaloes were brought to Kanha Tiger Reserve of the state. These include one male and three females. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav released these buffaloes in the forest in Soupkhar-Topla area of Balaghat district.
With the arrival of these buffaloes, the biodiversity of the forests of the state will increase and the eco-system will be strengthened. Besides, it is also expected to increase tourism and local employment opportunities. These wild buffaloes have been brought from Kaziranga National Park in Assam.
Wild buffalo returned after 150 years: CM Mohan Yadav’s statement
On this occasion, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that this day is historic for Madhya Pradesh. After about 150 years, the wild buffalo has again returned to the land of Kanha. He told that this is a big opportunity for our environment and ecosystem. These animals will further enrich our forests and strengthen the biological balance. He described it as “the return of our own guest to our own soil”.
Positive impact on tourism and employment
The Chief Minister said that the presence of wild buffaloes will increase the beauty and attractiveness of the forests. This will increase the number of tourists, which will benefit the tourism industry. Along with this, new employment opportunities will also be created for the local people. Expressing gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, he said that this is a good example of cooperation between the two states. He said that in the first phase, four buffaloes have been brought, which have passed the teenage stage and are healthy.
Madhya Pradesh becomes ‘Wild Life Hub’: Home to many species
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that today Madhya Pradesh is known as Cheetah and Leopard State. Species like crocodile, gharial, wolf and vulture are also present here in good numbers. The history of wildlife conservation of the state has been quite rich. Now efforts to re-establish many extinct species are succeeding, which is increasing the richness of the forests.
Big step for future generations: Wildlife conservation
He said that the return of wild buffalo is important not only for today but also for the coming generations. This will promote wildlife conservation and strengthen the biodiversity of the state. This initiative will take Madhya Pradesh further in the field of wildlife conservation.
Kanha is creating new history: Big step towards wildlife restoration
The Chief Minister said that along with development, governments also take important decisions for environmental protection. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cheetahs, which had almost disappeared from Asia, were reestablished in India in the year 2022. Today, cheetahs are living successfully in Kuno National Park and Gandhi Sagar area of Sheopur. At the same time, Nauradehi Sanctuary is also being prepared for leopards.
He told that recently a special session of the Assembly was organized regarding women empowerment and now this big step has been taken for wildlife conservation. With the return of wild buffaloes to the land of Kanha, a new history is being written in the state.