The State Government has issued notification the other day to constituting of buffer zone of Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Under Section 38-5(2) of Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (Amended in 2006), it was necessary to notify buffer zone.
Forest Minister Shri Sartaj Singh said that buffer zone is the place that surrounds the Critical Tiger Habitat or Core Region where comparatively less prohibition is needed. This is necessary for integration of the Critical Tiger Habitat. The purpose of it is that the tiger or other wild animals should have sufficient place for their natural living. Along with that it will be a source of living for the local people.
Shri Sartaj Singh said that in the buffer zone, along with eco development, the locals will have the rights to collect minor forest produces, gracing place, and it will help their social and economic development.
The Forest Minister said that buffer zone at Kanha Tiger Reserve was already notified at the administrative level. Now it has been notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. The total area of notified buffer zone of the Kanha Tiger Reserve is 1134.31 sq km. Out of this 598.13 sq km area is forest and remaining 536.18 sq km is revenue area. A total 161 villages are included in the buffer zone. After discussions in the Gram Sabha the area has been notified as buffer zone.
Likewise, at Pench Tiger Reserve, 768.30 km area has been notified as buffer zone. Out of this, 470.08 sq km area is forest and the remaining 298.24 sq km is revenue area. A total 107 villages are included in the buffer zone of Pench Tiger Reserve. Here also the matter was discussed at the Gram Sabhas and only after that the area has been notified as buffer zone.
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