Madhav National Park Declared as India's 58th Tiger Reserve
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| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Madhav National Park declared as the 58th tiger reserve in India |
| Date of Declaration | 9th March 2025 |
| Location | Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Historical Significance | Hunting ground for Mughal emperors and Maharajas of Gwalior |
| Declared as National Park | 1959 |
| Ecosystem | Lakes, dry deciduous, thorn forests; home to tiger, leopard, nilgai, etc. |
| Tiger Corridor | One of the 32 major tiger corridors in India |
| Significance | Strengthens tiger conservation under Project Tiger |
| Previous Tiger Reserve | Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary declared as 57th tiger reserve in December 2024 |
| Project Tiger Launch | 1973 |
| Objective | Ensure survival and maintenance of tiger populations |
| Tiger Population Growth | 1972: 1,827 tigers; 2022: 3,167-3,925 tigers (6.1% annual growth rate) |
| India's Share of Global Tigers | Three-quarters of the world's tigers |