Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Court and Officials Act on Tiger Reserve Issues and Boundaries
The Supreme Court is working to protect the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, stopping mining and forming a group to solve problems like too many visitors and construction.
Meanwhile, a politician wants to change the rules around the Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve, so that it's easier to build things and help the local people, while still protecting the animals.
Basically, the government is trying to balance protecting the tigers with allowing for people to live and work nearby, but there's disagreement on how the rules should work.
Supreme Court formed a committee to address issues in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Mining activities in the core area of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve are halted by court order.
A committee will assess issues of encroachment, religious gatherings, and mining.
BJP MLC seeks ESZ boundary revisions at Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve.
The MLC argues ESZ should align with the buffer zone for clarity.
- Who
- Supreme Court, state government, committee members, and local stakeholders.
- What
- Addressing issues in tiger reserves and adjusting Eco-Sensitive Zone boundaries.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve.
- Why
- To protect tiger reserves and balance conservation with development.
Proponents of Current ESZ Boundaries
Proponents of Boundary Revision
ESZ Boundary Alignment
Proponents of Current ESZ Boundaries
Existing boundaries are in place to protect the tiger reserve
Proponents of Boundary Revision
ESZ should be adjusted to be consistent with buffer zones, allowing for clearer development plans.
- Court Order
- Stop mining in Ranthambore core area
- Committee Members
- Sawai Madhopur District Collector, RTR Field Director, CEC nominee
- ESZ Issue
- NNTR ESZ larger than buffer zone
- Action Requested
- Revise ESZ boundaries at NNTR
