The Tiger Corridor Protection Program
focuses on the area which covers Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (448 sq.km.) and
Sanjay National Park (1938 sq.km.) and the vast forested blanket that lies
besides them. The first phase of this program includes an unprecedented
study to develop an accurate and current understanding of the ecosystem that
harbors the tiger population that we intend to preserve.
The Objectives of the Tiger Trust are:
- Education & Research
- Publications
- wareness Generation
- Tiger Habitat Conservation
- Eco-tourism
Activities of Tiger Trust:
Medical Center:
A Medical Center has been developed at Mukki, Kanha, for neighboring
communities where a doctor visits once in a week.
Health Education Center:
The patients visiting the clinic are given a program on health and hygiene,
balanced way of life and simple home remedies that might cure simple
ailments like cold, cough, digestive problems etc.
Medical Plants Nursery:
Tiger Trust has established Medicinal Plants Nurseries at Kanha &
Bandhavgarh Jungle Lodges near Kanha & Bandhavgarh National Parks. Tiger
Trust aims encourage the local farmers to grow it on their private lands.
Development of alternate means of energy:
With an goal to reduce the fuel wood dependence we have introduced the
bio-gas plants and improved solar cookers in the villages around National
Parks.
Training
& Workshops about better Agricultural & Animal Husbandry Practices:
Information, training and support about the better agricultural and animal
husbandry practices helps in breaking the age long myths and a change from
traditional, present , now -viable practices.
Wildlife Research Center:
Established to study the status of flora and fauna in the parks and
strategy to improve the bio-diversity of the area.
Craft & Skill Development Center:
A program has been started to impart certain handicraft skills to local
women that would help develop creative instincts and earn a welcome source
of additional income.
Nature Conservation Program:
There is a full-fledged campaign on awareness generation where we organize
exhibitions, seminars and presentations, competitions and walks.
Tiger
Habitat Conservation:
Involves neighborhood communities living around tiger reserves and is of
great importance. We have associated government agencies like Aanganwadi
(Women's welfare department) and Baalwadi (Child Care Center) for awareness
campaigns.
Nature Interpretation for Visitors:
The tourists are being informed about the role of tiger in maintaining the
ecological balance in a forest.
Nature Guide Training Program:
A nature guide training program has been started for the local youth to
help them earn their livelihood through Eco-Tourism.
Nature Interpretation Programs for Local People:
Local people are also taken out for visits to the National Parks for better
understanding of concepts of protected areas.
Legal Training Program:
Tiger Trust organizes legal training cum workshops for the forest officials
along with police and general administration to help in effective
implementation of these laws.
Educational Program:
An education center has been started at Kailash Sankhala Conservation
Centre at Kanha to provide guidance and a hope and for the children of
underprivileged families. It helps to inculcate respect and responsibility
towards the park.
Awards and Scholarships:
Tiger Trust gives awards and scholarships to the people involved in for
their outstanding contribution in the field of wildlife conservation.
Publications:
Information is published by the virtue of materials like booklets,
newsletters, posters, leaflets and stickers etc. about nature and wildlife.
Mass Awareness:
Extensive efforts aware the masses are being made with the assistance of
electronic and print media to bring about focus on Nature Conservation.
Young Conservationists Program:
Tiger Trust has established Tiger Cub Club in schools and colleges to bring
about conservation consciousness and active participation of the young force
to save our wilderness.
