Madhya Pradesh Eyes Wildlife Innovation with Vantara Visit

Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, urges forest department officials to evaluate the Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre in Gujarat for a similar initiative in the state, emphasizing forest conservation and revenue generation through tourism while announcing various enhancements for forest officers.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed senior forest department officials to assess the Vantara Wildlife Rescue Centre in Gujarat, with an eye towards establishing a similar site in the state. The center, pioneered by Reliance Industries, focuses on wildlife rescue and conservation.

In a recent meeting, Yadav underscored the importance of Madhya Pradesh's dense forests and wildlife tourism for revenue generation. He announced special benefits for forest personnel and incentives for exemplary performance. The forest department has seen a growth in forest cover and revenue, indicating the success of pro-forest policies.

Efforts are underway to convert forest villages to revenue villages and promote biodiversity, with multiple sites declared as biodiversity heritage. The department's response time to forest fires has significantly improved, signaling enhanced forest management and protection efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)