Why is it in the news?
The NBWL panel recommended diversion of 272 hectares of forest for irrigation projects.
Affects core area of reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● Located in Madhya Pradesh
● Encompasses Nauradehi and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuaries
● Seventh tiger reserve in MP
● Named after Rani Durgavati
● Straddles Narmada and Yamuna river basins
● Vegetation: Dry deciduous
● Flora: Teak, Saja, Dhaora, Ber, Amla
● Fauna: Tiger, leopard, wolf, chinkara, black buck
● Stronghold of White-Rumped and Indian Vultures
● Singorgarh Fort located within reserve