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Veerangana Durgavati Becomes 7th Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.

Environment | Dated: 19 Feb 2026

The Central Government has notified the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, making it the 7th tiger reserve in the state and the 54th in India. This new reserve integrates parts of the Nauradehi and Veerangana Durgavati wildlife sanctuaries.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Madhya Pradesh is known as the "Tiger State" of India.
  • The Ken-Betwa river linking project impacted the Panna Tiger Reserve, prompting this new notification.
  • It spans across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Veerangana Durgavati.
  • State: Madhya Pradesh.
  • Status: 7th in MP.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Veerangana Durgavati has recently been notified as the 7th Tiger Reserve of which Indian state?

Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Tiger Reserves

  • Project Tiger Launch – 1973
  • Authority – NTCA