Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Telangana Wildlife Board Rejects Ethanol Plant in Tiger Corridor
Imagine a plan to build a factory near where tigers and other wild animals live.
The people in charge of protecting these animals in Telangana, India, said no.
They were worried the factory might bother the animals.
The group also decided to make a special team to watch the tigers and leopards.
Plus, they are setting up teams to help stop animal poaching and solve any problems between animals and people.
Telangana Wildlife Board rejected a proposal for an ethanol plant near a tiger corridor.
The proposed plant's location is near forests where tigers and leopards have been observed.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority advised against approving the project without wildlife clearances.
The board approved the establishment of a 'Tiger Cell' to monitor animal activity and conflicts.
The board also approved quick reaction teams to combat poaching and human-wildlife conflict.
- Who
- Telangana Board for Wildlife, forest and environment minister Konda Surekha, and other board members.
- What
- Telangana Wildlife Board rejected an ethanol plant proposal and approved initiatives for wildlife protection.
- When
- The meeting took place on Monday.
- Where
- KB Asifabad district, Telangana, India; Aranya Bhavan, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To protect tiger corridors and wildlife from potential negative impacts of the proposed ethanol plant and other threats.
- Event
- Telangana Wildlife Board Meeting
- Location of Proposed Plant
- Near Metpalle, KB Asifabad district
- Decision
- Rejection of Ethanol Plant Proposal
- Tiger Cell Location
- Aranya Bhavan, Hyderabad
- Approved Action
- Establishment of Quick Reaction Teams