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21 May 2022 Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary

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Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan was recently notified as the 52nd tiger reserve of India.
In April 2020, the Rajasthan government had sent a proposal to develop Ramgarh Poisonous Sanctuary for tigers.
In July 2021, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had given in-principle approval to make Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary and surrounding areas a tiger reserve.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary is spread over an area of about 252 square kilometres. It has been declared a sanctuary in 1982 under the Rajasthan Wildlife and Bird Protection Act, 1951.
Indian wolf, leopard, sloth bear, golden jackal, fox etc. can be seen.
Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary is the fourth Tiger Reserve. The other three tiger reserves are Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur district, Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota district and Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar district.

Ramgarh Poisonous Sanctuary plays an important role in the movement of tigers. It will connect Ranthambore Tiger Reserve with Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, thus making it an important tiger corridor.
It will act as a buffer for Ranthambore Tiger Reserve and will facilitate the dispersal of tigers. Thus it prevents the problem of congestion in Ranthambore. The Hindu Analysis
Presence of sites within the Tiger Reserve like Bhimlat, and Ramgarh Mahal will give a boost to eco-tourism. This will also provide livelihood opportunities to the local people.

It is a stretch of land connecting tiger habitats, providing a route for movement of tigers and other wildlife.
India has more than 30 major tiger corridors and many smaller tiger corridors.

Corridors will provide more space for tigers and reduce human-wildlife conflicts. They also serve as a habitat for other wildlife like wolves, hyenas, birds, reptiles, etc.