Why is it in the news?
→ Madhya Pradesh High Court directed submission of report on tiger fatalities.
→ Focus on conservation and management of tiger habitats.
Category: Environment
Important Points
- Located in Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh.
- Spread over Vindhya hills.
- Name derived from mythological association with Lord Rama and Lakshmana.
- Topography includes ridges, forests and open meadows.
- Around 39 caves with Pali inscriptions.
- Contains ancient stupas and statues from 1st century BCE.
- Dominated by Sal forests in valleys and bamboo on lower slopes.
- Known for one of the highest tiger densities globally.
- Hosts species like leopard, gaur, sambar deer and sloth bear.
- Contains over 250 bird species including crested serpent eagle.