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The Madhya Pradesh Government volition signifier a State-level task unit to woody with organised wood transgression with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approving a proposal, officials person said.
Mr. Yadav, who besides holds the Forest portfolio, reviewed the works of the section precocious connected Thursday (June 18, 2026) and issued directions for the enactment of the task force, connected the lines of existing State Tiger Strike Force, to power organised wood transgression successful the state.
The Chief Minister besides approved enactment of a bid and power centre for the extortion of State’s forests and wildlife.
Mr. Yadav said that the Andhra Pradesh Government has sought tigers and gaurs from Madhya Pradesh, and directed officials to initiate the transportation process.
“He directed officials to initiate indispensable enactment for transferring these animals and to research possibilities of receiving chaotic dogs oregon different wildlife taxon from Andhra Pradesh successful exchange,” a authorities connection said.
“Similarly, Government of Rajasthan has agreed to supply Great Indian Bustards. The Chief Minister directed that these birds beryllium obtained and introduced successful Madhya Pradesh,” it added.
Mr. Yadav besides issued instructions to grow the wood tourism activities successful the State, including expanding the fig of safari vehicles to pull much tourists.
“The Chief Minister directed Forest Department officials to prioritise enlargement of wood areas, plantation activities, conservation of earthy resources and information of section communities successful accordance with their traditions and customs. He said that wood tourism should beryllium expanded rapidly, arsenic the assemblage offers immense opportunities,” the connection said.
Meanwhile, the authorities are besides readying connected transferring 1 antheral and 1 pistillate cheetah to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary from Kuno National Park. The sanctuary, located successful Mandsaur and Neemuch districts, already has 3 cheetahs successful its ample enclosures.
Preparations are besides underway to acceptable Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve successful Sagar territory arsenic the 3rd location for the cheetahs, since the taxon reintroduction successful the state successful September, 2022.
