Archive · 31 Jan 2026
MP CM praises forest department's wildlife efforts
The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, praised the forest department for their work in protecting wildlife and helping people live safely near forests.
He mentioned that the department has successfully reintroduced leopards into Kuno National Park and is working on bringing more wildlife from Assam.
The CM also supported the idea of building wire fences around wildlife areas to keep animals and people safe.
During a meeting of forest officers, he released a new theme song for the department and gave a special award to a retired forest officer for his contributions.
Meanwhile, the forest department rescued a leopard from Indore and sent it to a zoo for a health check after villagers reported sightings in residential areas.
Another leopard was spotted in the Army War College campus in Mhow, and the department is monitoring the situation.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav praised the forest department for its role in wildlife conservation and community support.
The reintroduction of leopards in Kuno National Park was highlighted as a success due to the department's efficiency.
Wire fencing between core areas and buffer zones of sanctuaries was lauded for providing a safe environment for both wildlife and residents.
The state government is making efforts to bring wildlife from Assam after successfully releasing gharials and crocodiles in the Chambal and Narmada rivers.
The CM released the Forest Department's theme song and presented the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 to retired IFS officer PB Gangopadhyay.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Forest Department officials, local residents
- What
- Praise for forest department's efforts in wildlife conservation and co-existence with humans, leopard rescue and sightings
- When
- January 30, ongoing leopard sightings
- Where
- Bhopal, Indore, Mhow, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To highlight the successful initiatives and achievements of the forest department in wildlife conservation and community support, and to manage leopard movements
Forest Department
Local Residents
Leopard Management
Forest Department
The Forest Department has been actively monitoring and managing leopard movements to ensure safety.
Local Residents
Residents are concerned about the presence of leopards in residential areas, causing panic.
- Event
- Indian Forest Service (IFS) meet
- Location
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Key Initiative
- Wire fencing between core area and buffer zone of sanctuaries
- Wildlife Reintroduction
- Leopards in Kuno National Park
- Award Presented
- Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 to PB Gangopadhyay
- Attendees
- CM Mohan Yadav, Minister Dilip Singh Ahirwar, ACS Ashok Barnwal
- Leopard Rescue
- Rescued from Devguradia, sent to Kamla Nehru Zoo
- Leopard Sightings
- Reported in Mhow and Army War College campus
