Nepal plans 50-hectare tiger sanctuary in Chitwan
Summary
Nepal is planning a 50-hectare tiger sanctuary at Devnagar in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park to house up to 20 problem tigers and create a new ecotourism attraction. The government has set aside Rs 5 crore this fiscal year to begin construction in three phases.
Key Points
- Nepal plans to build a 50-hectare tiger sanctuary at Devnagar in the buffer zone of Chitwan National Park.
- The sanctuary will house up to 20 problem tigers and include enclosures, viewing towers, electric fencing and water ponds.
- The government has allocated Rs 5 crore this fiscal year to start construction, with the project to be developed in three phases.
- Nepal currently has 19 problem tigers in enclosures nationwide, while the latest tiger survey recorded 429 tigers in the country.
