In a significant step ahead of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s 134th birth anniversary, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared 258.64 sq km of forest land in Sagar district as a wildlife sanctuary named after the architect of the Indian Constitution. The newly notified Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Sanctuary will be the 25th wildlife sanctuary in the state, which is already renowned for its rich network of tiger reserves and protected areas.
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According to officials, the sanctuary will span 258.64 square kilometres of reserved forest area falling under the North Sagar forest division, covering tehsils Banda and Shahgarh. The state government issued a formal notification for the sanctuary’s creation on Friday.
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, while announcing the development, emphasized the ecological and economic significance of the move. “The formation of the new sanctuary will give a boost to conservation efforts and conserve forests and wildlife. This will strengthen the ecosystem as well as promote tourism and create employment opportunities for the local people,” he said.
Apart from its environmental benefits, the naming of the sanctuary in honour of Dr. Ambedkar is being seen as a tribute to his legacy, linking ecological preservation with social respect and inclusion. The sanctuary is expected to enhance biodiversity conservation in the Sagar region and attract eco-tourism, thereby bringing developmental opportunities to the local communities.
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