Bihar
Bihar to Get Second Tiger Reserve at Kaimur
- 05 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Bihar Government has approved to develop Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary as the second Tiger Reserve of the state.
Key Points
- Administrative Approval: The proposal has been approved by the State Cabinet and final approval is awaited from National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
- First Tiger Reserve in Bihar: Valmiki Tiger Reserve located in West Champaran district, along the India–Nepal border.
- Habitat Expansion: The reserve will reduce pressure on Valmiki Tiger Reserve by providing additional habitat for tiger dispersal.
- Corridor Importance: Kaimur landscape acts as a wildlife corridor connecting forest areas of Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
- Biodiversity Value: The sanctuary is rich in flora, fauna, plateaus, waterfalls, and historical sites like Shergarh Fort.
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary:
- Flora: Dry deciduous forests with Sal, Teak, Mahua, Bamboo, Jamun, and medicinal plants.
- Fauna: Tigers, Leopards, Chinkara, Sambar, Nilgai, Peafowl, Eagles, Snakes, and endemic species.
- Conservation Impact: Declaration as a tiger reserve will strengthen biodiversity conservation, curb poaching, and promote eco-tourism.
