Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Sundarbans Tiger Reserve Imposes Ban for Breeding Season, Launches Green Initiative
The Sundarbans Tiger Reserve in India is closing to tourists for three months due to wildlife breeding season.
This means no visitors can come see tigers or enjoy activities like boat tours.
The forest department wants to give animals a peaceful place to have babies.
At the same time, the government is starting a new project to turn plastic waste left by tourists into plant food, helping both the environment and local farmers.
This is a big step to help the unique ecosystem of Sundarbans from pollution.
Sundarbans Tiger Reserve to be closed to tourists from June 15 to September 15.
The ban aims to protect wildlife during their peak breeding season.
The 2023-24 survey estimated around 100 Bengal tigers in the Indian Sundarbans.
A new project will convert tourist plastic waste into organic fertilizer.
The fertilizer will be distributed to local farmers.
- Who
- Forest department and local authorities
- What
- Entry ban on tourists; waste to fertilizer project
- When
- From June 15th to September 15th
- Where
- Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, India
- Why
- Wildlife breeding and reducing environmental pollution
Local Farmers
Environment
Compost Distribution
Local Farmers
Receive compost to improve crop yields.
Environment
Reduce waste and improve environmental degradation.
- Tourist Ban Period
- 15 June - 15 September
- Core Area Size
- Approximately 1,330 sq km
- Tiger Population (Est.)
- Around 100 Bengal tigers
- International Status
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Notable Wildlife
- Royal Bengal tiger, saltwater crocodiles, spotted deer, and 290 bird species