Madhya Pradesh: Tiger State of India
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| General Information | Madhya Pradesh has the highest tiger population in India, with 785 tigers among approximately 3,800 big cats in the wild. |
| Historical Context | Karnataka surpassed Madhya Pradesh in tiger population between 2011 and 2018. |
| Tiger Census (2022) | India's tiger population is estimated between 3,682 and 3,925. Madhya Pradesh leads with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444). |
| Top Tiger Reserve | Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand has the highest tiger population among reserves, with 260 tigers. |
| Conservation Efforts | Stakeholders including tribals, jungle dwellers, and forest officials have contributed significantly to tiger conservation. |
| First Tiger Census (1972) | The first census recorded 1,827 tigers. |
| Threats | The tiger population has faced threats from habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. |
| Project Tiger (1973) | Launched to create tiger reserves, curb poaching, and maintain ecological balance and biodiversity. |
| Tiger Reserves | India has 54 Tiger Reserves, notified by State Governments under Section 38V of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The most recent addition is the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve. |