Madhya Pradesh
Ratapani Tiger Reserve Named After Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar
- 15 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, announced that the Ratapani Tiger Reserve will be named in honour of renowned archaeologist and Padma Shri awardee Vishnu Shridhar Wakankar.
Key Points
- V. S. Wakankar: He was a renowned archaeologist best known for the discovery of Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Major Contribution: Established India’s importance in prehistoric human history through rock art research.
- Award: Padma Shri (1975).
- Ratapani Tiger Reserve: Madhya Pradesh’s eighth tiger reserve.
- India’s 57th tiger reserve.
- Rich in biodiversity including tigers, leopards, sloth bears and diverse flora.
- Notified Under: Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Government of India.
- Enhancing habitat protection and wildlife corridors in central India.
- Location: It is located in Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh, near Bhopal.
- Eco-Tourism Impact: Renaming the reserve is expected to promote eco-tourism, increase public awareness, and provide international recognition to both the reserve and India’s archaeological legacy.
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