📓 Tiger Reserves in India

India is home to 57 tiger reserves, covering over 82,836.44 square kilometers of forest area . These reserves are protected areas dedicated to conserving the majestic Royal Bengal Tigers. Here are some key highlights:

Largest Tiger Reserves in India
1. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: Spanning 3296.31 square kilometers, this reserve is located in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
2. Manas National Park: Covering 3150.92 square kilometers, this park is situated in Assam and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
3. Melghat Tiger Reserve: Located in Maharashtra, this reserve spans 2768.52 square kilometers .

States with the Most Tiger Reserves
1. Madhya Pradesh: With 8 tiger reserves, Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of reserves in the country .
2. Other states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttarakhand also have a significant number of tiger reserves.

Conservation Efforts
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is responsible for managing and protecting these reserves. Project Tiger, launched in 1973, aims to conserve tiger populations and their habitats