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Indravati Tiger Reserve to Reopen After Four Decades
✍️ News18
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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The Indravati Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh will reopen to the public after a 40‑year closure, marking a significant step in wildlife conservation.
The Indravati Tiger Reserve, situated in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, is set to welcome visitors again after a 40‑year hiatus. The reserve, renowned for its sightings of rare wildlife species, had been closed to the public for decades to allow for ecological restoration and infrastructure development.
Officials from the Chhattisgarh Forest Department announced that the reopening will commence on a date to be confirmed, with plans to introduce guided tours and educational programs for visitors. The move is expected to boost eco‑tourism in the state while ensuring that wildlife habitats are protected.
Environmental groups have welcomed the decision, noting that the reserve’s reopening will provide a platform for research and conservation efforts. The reserve’s management will implement strict monitoring protocols to balance human activity with the needs of the local fauna.
Officials from the Chhattisgarh Forest Department announced that the reopening will commence on a date to be confirmed, with plans to introduce guided tours and educational programs for visitors. The move is expected to boost eco‑tourism in the state while ensuring that wildlife habitats are protected.
Environmental groups have welcomed the decision, noting that the reserve’s reopening will provide a platform for research and conservation efforts. The reserve’s management will implement strict monitoring protocols to balance human activity with the needs of the local fauna.