For decades, 24 out of 26 sanctuaries await notification in Madhya Pradesh
TNN / Jun 05, 2026, 14:22 (IST)
The conservation landscape in Madhya Pradesh is dire, as 24 of its 26 wildlife sanctuaries have yet to receive official notification, many trapped in this status for over four decades. This stagnation, linked to the slow resolution of land and community rights, jeopardizes essential habitats, creating a precarious situation where pollution and other ecological challenges loom large over wildlife.