State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 02 Sep 2025

MP Launches 'Rewilding' Initiative

Why in News?

Madhya Pradesh, known as the ‘Tiger State,’ has launched a groundbreaking initiative called 'Rewilding' under the leadership of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. 

Key Points:

• About: The 'Rewilding' initiative focuses on the reintroduction of key species into their natural habitats and aims to become a model for wildlife conservation in India.
  • It involves reintroducing both predator and prey species that are vital to the ecosystem but are missing from forests. 
  • In their absence, the food chain breaks down and the natural life cycle collapses, disrupting ecological balance.
• Objective:
  • To restore the balance to wildlife ecology.
  • To revive extinct and endangered species.
  • To promote biodiversity.
• Implementation: The Forest Department has created a phased rewilding plan to reintroduce swamp deer and other species, focusing on restoring the entire forest ecosystem, including grasslands, riverscapes, and supporting habitats.
  • The mission is being supported by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the Forest Research Institute, and international experts. 
  • Tribal and rural communities are also being engaged, creating opportunities for eco-tourism and livelihoods alongside wildlife protection.
• Significance: Rewilding plays a pivotal role in combating climate change, as it enhances carbon storage, reduces carbon footprints, and conserves vital resources like water and soil, thereby protecting natural ecosystems.
  • Beyond ecological benefits, rewilding significantly boosts wildlife tourism, contributing to the local economy, while preserving natural cycles untouched by human intervention.

Indore Gets ClI Green City Certification

Why in News?

Indore has become the first city in Madhya Pradesh and one of only three cities in India to receive the CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green City Platinum Certification.

Key Points

• Indore’s Recognition: The recognition is based on a six-month-long evaluation of detailed data submitted by the administration to IGBC on more than a dozen parameters. 
  • The assessment considered the city's initiatives in master planning, water and energy conservation, solid waste management, e-governance, expansion of green cover, and various policy interventions.
• Previous Recipients: Previous recipients of the Green City Platinum Certification by IGBC include:
  • Rajkot Smart City Development Limited (RSCDL)
  • Pune Municipal Corporation
  • Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation
• IGBC Green Existing Cities: IGBC Green Cities (Existing Cities) rating system is a voluntary and consensus-based programme. 
  • The rating system has been developed with the support of the IGBC Green Cities Committee.
  • The IGBC Green Cities rating system is the first of its kind rating in India to address environmental sustainability in existing cities. 
  • The rating system enables the municipalities, municipal corporations, development authorities, and developers to formulate green policy interventions and implement green initiatives at the city scale, so as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable and improve the overall quality of life.

Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) 

• The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) is a non-profit, member-driven council established in 2001 by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) to promote sustainable building practices in India. 
• It provides green building rating systems, certification services, and training programs to encourage environmentally responsible construction and design across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.