Sariska Tiger Reserve

Sariska Tiger Reserve : Recently, in a controversial move that could significantly impact both conservation efforts and mining policy in Rajasthan, the state government has initiated plans to redraw the boundaries of the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) within the Sariska Tiger Reserve.

• About Sariska Tiger Reserve : Located in Rajasthan, in the Aravalli mountain range (world’s oldest mountain range).

o Originally the hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Alwar and declared a wildlife reserve in 1955 and a national park in 1979.

o Tourist Attractions: Known for ancient temples, forts, and lakes like Pandu Pol, Bhangarh Fort, Ajabgarh, Pratapgarh, Siliserh Lake, and Jai Samand Lake.

o Landscape & Vegetation: Rocky terrain with arid scrub, grasslands, hilly cliffs, and semi-deciduous forests.

ü Falls under Northern Tropical Dry Deciduous and Thorn Forest types.

o Flora: Dominated by Dhok trees and other species: Salar, Kadaya, Gol, Ber, Banyan, Gugal, Bamboo, Kair, and Adusta.

o Fauna: Apart from tigers, home to leopards, sambhars, chitals, nilgais, wild boars, and four-horned antelopes.