M.P. to form dedicated task force to counter organised forest crime: CM Yadav
The Chief Minister also approved formation of a command and control centre for the protection of State’s forests and wildlife
The Madhya Pradesh Government will form a State-level task force to deal with organised forest crime with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav approving a proposal, officials have said. Mr. Yadav, who also holds the Forest portfolio, reviewed the works of the department late on Thursday (June 18, 2026) and issued directions for the formation of the task force, on the lines of existing State Tiger Strike Force, to control organised forest crime in the state.
The Chief Minister also approved formation of a command and control centre for the protection of State’s forests and wildlife.Mr. Yadav said that the Andhra Pradesh Government has sought tigers and gaurs from Madhya Pradesh, and directed officials to initiate the transfer process.
“He directed officials to initiate necessary action for transferring these animals and to explore possibilities of receiving wild dogs or other wildlife species from Andhra Pradesh in exchange,” a government statement said. “Similarly, Government of Rajasthan has agreed to provide Great Indian Bustards. The Chief Minister directed that these birds be obtained and introduced in Madhya Pradesh,” it added.
Mr. Yadav also issued instructions to expand the forest tourism activities in the State, including increasing the number of safari vehicles to attract more tourists.“The Chief Minister directed Forest Department officials to prioritise expansion of forest areas, plantation activities, conservation of natural resources and participation of local communities in accordance with their traditions and customs.
He said that forest tourism should be expanded rapidly, as the sector offers immense opportunities,” the statement said. Meanwhile, the authorities are also planning on transferring one male and one female cheetah to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary from Kuno National Park. The sanctuary, located in Mandsaur and Neemuch districts, already has three cheetahs in its large enclosures.
Preparations are also underway to ready Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar district as the third home for the cheetahs, since the species reintroduction in the country in September, 2022. Published - June 20, 2026 12:54 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATER SEE ALL Remove Related Topics Madhya Pradesh
Đọc thêm từ Thế giới
Rory McIlroy bushes off US Open delay to hunt down Wyndham Clark in second round
The Masters champion was four shots behind the leader at the turn at Shinnecock Hill
이 대통령 “북 비핵화 단계적 접근 제안…트럼프 ‘고민해 보겠다’ 답해”
본문정치청와대이 대통령 “북 비핵화 단계적 접근 제안…트럼프 ‘고민해 보겠다’ 답해”서영지기자수정 2026-06-19 20:12펼침기사를 읽어드립니다Your browser does not support theaudio element.0:00이 대통령, 트럼프 만찬 대화 공개이재명 대통령이 19일 청와대 춘추관에서 유럽 순방과 주요 7개국(G7) 정상회의 참석 결과를 브리핑하고 있다.
‘개최국의 힘’ 미국, 호주 2-0 꺾고 멕시코 이어 32강행 확정
본문스포츠스포츠 특집월드컵‘개최국의 힘’ 미국, 호주 2-0 꺾고 멕시코 이어 32강행 확정손현수기자수정 2026-06-20 06:59펼침기사를 읽어드립니다Your browser does not support theaudio element.0:00미국 알렉스 프리먼이 20일(한국시각) 미국 워싱턴주 시애틀 스타디움에서 열린 대회 조별리그 D조 2차전에서 호주와의 경기에서 헤더로 골을 넣고 있다. 시애틀/AP 연합뉴스 광고멕시코에 이어 미국까지.
술떡과 ‘업의 본질’
본문문화책과 생각술떡과 ‘업의 본질’양선아기자수정 2026-06-20 07:00펼침기사를 읽어드립니다Your browser does not support theaudio element.0:00 광고책거리 지난주 목요일, .txt 섹션을 마무리 해 인쇄 요청까지 하고 자리로 돌아오니 회사 탁자 위에 따끈따끈한 술떡이 놓여 있었습니다.