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Madhya Pradesh has approved a new scheme worth Rs 145 crore for developing buffer zones in nine tiger reserves to reduce man-animal conflict and strengthen conservation work. The scheme includes activities such as wildlife protection, skill development training for local communities, and conservation of grasslands and water resources. The funds are necessary as the current allocation through the National Tiger Conservation Authority is focused on core forest areas, leaving buffer zones underfunded.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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