Madhya Pradesh Cabinet approved a scheme to develop buffer zones in the state’s nine tiger reserves.
Objective: Promote conservation-linked sustainable development and eco-tourism, while reducing pressure on core areas.
Zonation of a Biosphere Reserve/Tiger Reserve
- Core Zone
Most protected area.
No human activity allowed.
Focus: Wildlife conservation and natural ecosystem preservation.
- Buffer Zone
Surrounds the core zone.
Limited, regulated human activity permitted.
Focus: Research, education, eco-tourism, and eco-development projects.
- Transition Zone
Outermost zone with active human settlements.
Focus: Sustainable development, traditional practices, and human-nature coexistence.
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