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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Tadoba mulling cycle trail for tourists
Nagpur: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) is exploring the feasibility of starting a cycle trail, along the periphery buffer area where villages abound, as an option for activities in which tourists can indulge. Although private resorts provide cycles for their guests, there is no official 'cycle trail' in Tadoba. Prabhu Nath Shukla, field director of TATR, said, "It's at the planning stage as we not only have to map out the cycle trail route but also factor in what support the tourist has there. Suppose a tyre gets punctured en route, then what support system can be provided." The trail will have GPS tagging of all villages and facilities available there. If the plan is approved and implemented, then TATR will gain another attraction for tourists to partake in. This trail might be a long winding one, as well as a shorter option for those who do not wish to stretch things too far. So far, there is a plan to offer a 'guide' service as all will be on cycles. This is the reason why the trail has to be mapped out through proper roads passing through villages. TATR is pushing ahead with multiple reforms to offer a plethora of choices to tourists. TOI reported their plans to hire an Artificial Intelligence (AI) officer who will use data to help with better management of the forest. The forest department is also on the lookout for an 'official partner' who will design customised experiences for tourists and market them globally. This will help TATR to not just be a 'tiger sighting' destination, but rather evolve as a place where wildlife as a whole can be experienced through different layers. One part is the rich biodiversity of the forest, which houses flora and fauna that TATR also wants tourists to see and appreciate. The other part is the culture of tribal communities that dot villages around TATR. The rich heritage that the rural population carries is also something that tourists may get to see up close, as TATR formulates a 360-degree tourism strategy.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Tigress that killed three women in single attack in Chanda on Saturday captured
Nagpur: Forest officials of Sindewahi range, with the help of rapid response team (RRT) of Tadoba Andheri Tiger Reserve (TATR), on Monday tranquillised and captured the tigress T-81, held responsible for killing three women in the Sindewahi Forest Range on Saturday. The victims were collecting tendu leaves in the Mendhamal area when the attacks occurred. Now, officials are engaged in searching for her three sub-adult offspring, who too will be capture operation, launched in the wake of the tragedy, brought much-needed relief to the local communities gripped by fear. According to forest department sources, the tigress was successfully darted at 5.55am in the Dongargaon beat under the Sindewahi range by RRT sharpshooter Ajay Marathe.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Tigress T-81, Blamed For Killing 3 Women In Single Attack, Captured
: Forest officials of Sindewahi range, with the help of rapid response team (RRT) of (TATR), on Monday tranquillised and captured the , held responsible for killing three women in the on Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The victims were collecting tendu leaves in the Mendhamal area when the attacks occurred. Now, officials are engaged in searching for her three sub-adult offspring, who too will be capture operation, launched in the wake of the tragedy, brought much-needed relief to the local communities gripped by fear. According to forest department sources, the tigress was successfully darted at 5.55am in the Dongargaon beat under the Sindewahi range by RRT sharpshooter Ajay Marathe. The animal was then safely secured in a cage. RRT incharge Dr Ravikant Khobragade, veterinary officer from TATR, examined and confirmed that the tigress, aged around eight years, is in stable identification of T-81 as the conflict tigress was confirmed on Sunday through camera trap evidence. Subsequently, the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) granted immediate permission for her capture. Camera traps had been deployed in the region hours after the attacks, reflecting the urgency of the situation."The successful capture of the tigress has eased tensions in the surrounding villages," an official said,. The capture has brought a wave of relief among residents who had feared further incident of three human kills in one strike by a tigress had brought into focus in Chandrapur district, which falls within the broader Tadoba landscape — home to one of India's most significant tiger populations.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Can you mimic wildlife calls? There's a Rs25k job calling for you at Tadoba
Nagpur: Can you mimic the sounds of wild animals and birds ? If yes, there is a Rs25,000 per month job waiting for you at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). The hugely popular TATR is looking for a 'wildlife impressionist' who can educate tourists through Nath Shukla, field director of TATR said, "The wildlife impressionist will primarily work at the auditorium located near Moharli gate. Tourists who visit there will learn a lot about wildlife and conservation, if we can pass on that information in an entertaining way. Apart from this, we have many campaigns in which we visit schools and teach children about wildlife conservation. The wildlife impressionist will also play a key role there."With increasing tourist numbers at TATR, it is not surprising that such initiatives are being is the most sought-after tiger reserve for tourists in Maharashtra, and in the last decade, private resorts have upgraded their infrastructure in a big way to meet 'luxury' tourist demand. Now five-star level resorts abound in the area, which did not even have a three-star service category resort before tourists stream in and the number of tigers increase, TATR is re-inventing itself on both the 'front-end', where it deals with tourists, and the back-end, where it has to manage the vast had reported earlier about TATR looking to hire an 'Artificial Intelligence Officer', as it wants to make sense of the deluge of data. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
11-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
All Set For Machaan Census Today
1 2 3 Nagpur: Forest officials are all set for a machaan census on Monday (May 12), something which nature lovers look forward to every year. Despite prevailing tension between India and Pakistan post Pahalgam terror attack and the following ceasefire, the annual wildlife population estimation activity will be carried out during the full moon night of Buddha Pournima, as is conducted every Nath Shukla, field director of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) said, "There won't be any impact of that (tension on the border) here. No communication has come to us to stop or postpone the machaan census."Nagpur: Forest officials are all set for a machaan census on Monday (May 12), something which nature lovers look forward to every year. Despite prevailing tension between India and Pakistan post Pahalgam terror attack and the following ceasefire, the annual wildlife population estimation activity will be carried out during the full moon night of Buddha Pournima, as is conducted every Nath Shukla, field director of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) said, "There won't be any impact of that (tension on the border) here. No communication has come to us to stop or postpone the machaan census." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
