Question : PROTECTION OF WILD LIFE



(a) the number of tiger projects and other wildlife projects in Vidarbha region of Maharastra; and

(b) the facilities/provisions for wildlife animals therein?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) There are three Tiger Reserves, four National Parks & fifteen Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

(b) Financial and technical help is extended to the States under Centrally Sponsored Schemes for enhancing the capacity and infrastructure to provide effective protection and conservation of wild animals.