Bihar is going to get another tiger reserve and zoo

Newsdesk:
The Bihar government will develop Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as the second tiger reserve in the state.  The central government has given the green light for it.  State Environment and Forests Minister Prem Kumar made the announcement on Monday.  He said the Center has given in-principle approval for developing Kaimur sanctuary as a tiger reserve.  The Bihar government is now preparing a plan for its development and transfer of tigers.
 Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of ​​1504.96 sq. km.  Environment and Forest Department Secretary Vandana Preyashi said the tiger population in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) has increased in the last few years.  The number of tigers in VTR has reached  This is a great achievement for Bihar.  The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in its 12th Technical Committee meeting approved the development of Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as the second tiger reserve in Bihar.