Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve launches wildlife conservation campaign

The Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve has launched a unique wildlife conservation campaign tied to the festival of Raksha Bandhan. Under the theme ‘A thread of Rakhi, a firm promise of conservation’, the forest department is engaging local communities to protect the ecosystem.

Women and young girls in villages adjacent to the tiger reserve are tying special tiger-themed rakhis onto the wrists of forest officials, referred to as ‘Green Warriors’. The administration prepared approximately 10,000 specialized rakhis featuring tiger and other wildlife motifs to facilitate this initiative.

Beyond the traditional celebration of sibling bonds, the campaign encourages participants to pledge their commitment to protecting forests and wildlife. Rajnish Singh, Director of the Tiger Reserve, emphasized that government efforts alone are insufficient and that active participation from local communities is essential for effective conservation and the prevention of illegal activities.