Madhya Pradesh to Fence Tiger Reserve Buffers

On 22nd April 2025, the Madhya Pradesh government sanctioned a Rs.145-crore plan to install chain-link fencing in buffer zones across nine tiger reserves to reduce human-tiger conflicts.

The Rs.145-crore fencing initiative will be executed over three financial years starting from 2025–26 through 2027–28.
The decision follows a sharp increase in tiger population in the state, which surged from 526 in 2018 to 785 in recent years.
Four tiger attacks were reported between March and April 2025, including a fatal incident involving a 14-year-old boy and multiple attacks by a tigress near Bandhavgarh.
The fencing aims to restrict human movement in forest-fringe villages and reduce direct encounters with tigers in buffer zones.
Compensation includes Rs.10 lakh for families of deceased victims, up to Rs.2 lakh for serious injuries, and Rs.25,000 for minor injuries, with additional provisions for property damage.