Sariska Tiger Reserve
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: TI
Context: The Central Government’s plan to redraw the boundaries of Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan to reopen 50 closed mines has triggered strong opposition.
• The plan proposes to redraw boundaries to allow 50 mines (marble, dolomite, limestone, and masonic stone) to reopen.
About Sariska Tiger Reserve:
• Location: Located in Alwar district, Rajasthan, nestled in the Aravalli Hills.
• History and Status:
• Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958, a tiger reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger, and a national park in 1982. Known for being the first reserve in the world to successfully relocate tigers after local extinction in 2004.
• Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958, a tiger reserve in 1978 under Project Tiger, and a national park in 1982.
• Known for being the first reserve in the world to successfully relocate tigers after local extinction in 2004.
• Features of the Tiger Reserve:
• Total area: 1203.34 km² (Core: 881 km², Buffer: 322.23 km²). Terrain: Scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, grasslands, rocky hills. Fauna: Tigers, leopards, nilgai, sambhar, chital, peafowls, serpent eagles, vultures, and horned owls. Ecological Zone: Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forest ecoregion. Vital link in the Northern Aravalli Leopard and Wildlife Corridor.
• Total area: 1203.34 km² (Core: 881 km², Buffer: 322.23 km²).
• Terrain: Scrub-thorn arid forests, dry deciduous forests, grasslands, rocky hills.
• Fauna: Tigers, leopards, nilgai, sambhar, chital, peafowls, serpent eagles, vultures, and horned owls.
• Ecological Zone: Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forest ecoregion.
• Vital link in the Northern Aravalli Leopard and Wildlife Corridor.
• Tiger Revival Timeline:
• 2004: No tigers left due to poaching. 2008–2010: Tiger relocation from Ranthambore via aerial translocation. 2025: Tiger count has risen to 48, showcasing successful conservation efforts.
• 2004: No tigers left due to poaching.
• 2008–2010: Tiger relocation from Ranthambore via aerial translocation.
• 2025: Tiger count has risen to 48, showcasing successful conservation efforts.