{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Kumbhalgarh Approved as India's 59th Tiger Reserve: A New Era for Wildlife and Tourism in Mewar",
  "summary": "The Technical Committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the proposal to designate Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. This marks Rajasthan's sixth and India's 59th Tiger Reserve, promising to boost local economy and environmental conservation.",
  "content": "Kumbhalgarh Achieves Tiger Reserve Status\nSignificant news has emerged for wildlife enthusiasts and the tourism sector in Rajasthan. The long-standing demand to declare Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary a Tiger Reserve is finally being fulfilled. The Technical Committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has given its approval to the proposal, with the official gazette notification expected to be issued within the next 8 to 10 days. This achievement will make Kumbhalgarh the sixth Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan and the 59th in India.\n\nHistoric Decision for Mewar and Marwar\nThis decision is being hailed as a historic milestone for the Mewar and Marwar regions. The campaign to secure Tiger Reserve status for Kumbhalgarh has been ongoing for many years, gaining significant momentum in 2015. With this dream now realized, the move is expected to significantly strengthen wildlife conservation and biodiversity in the Aravalli range. The establishment of the Tiger Reserve will pave the way for effective rehabilitation and population growth of tigers in the area.\n\nHome to Diverse Wildlife\nThe Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary spans across the districts of Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali. Encompassed by the deep valleys, hills, and dense forests of the Aravalli range, this region has long served as a favorable habitat for various wildlife species. It is currently home to animals such as leopards, bears, wolves, hyenas, sambar, chinkara, nilgai, and the rare chousingha. While tigers are not currently present in the area, the new status as a Tiger Reserve will create a conducive environment for their reintroduction and return.\n\nBoost for Tourism and Employment\nThe designation of Kumbhalgarh as a Tiger Reserve is anticipated to provide a major impetus to tourism in the region. Udaipur and Mewar are renowned for their lakes, palaces, and heritage tourism, but a new chapter of wildlife tourism will now be added. Domestic and international tourists will soon be able to enjoy tiger safaris and jungle excursions alongside their visits to the historic Kumbhalgarh Fort. Officials from the forest department have noted that Kumbhalgarh will be India's westernmost Tiger Reserve, which will aid in revitalizing old and fragmented tiger corridors. The increase in tourism is expected to generate new employment opportunities for local residents in sectors such as hotels, travel agencies, and guide services, directly benefiting the local economy.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Across India: This decision strengthens India's tiger conservation efforts and adds a new wildlife tourism destination in the western part of the country, boosting national biodiversity.\n• In Rajasthan: With Kumbhalgarh becoming a Tiger Reserve, tourism will increase in Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali districts, creating new employment opportunities for locals in hotels, guiding, and travel services.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which authority approved the Tiger Reserve status for Kumbhalgarh?\nThe Technical Committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) approved the proposal to designate Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve.\n\n2. When will Kumbhalgarh officially become a Tiger Reserve?\nIts gazette notification is expected to be issued within the next 8 to 10 days, after which it will officially become a Tiger Reserve.\n\n3. What rank will Kumbhalgarh hold among India's and Rajasthan's Tiger Reserves?\nKumbhalgarh will be Rajasthan's sixth and India's 59th Tiger Reserve.\n\n4. Which districts does the Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary cover?\nThe Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary is spread across the districts of Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali.\n\n5. What wildlife species are currently found in Kumbhalgarh?\nLeopards, bears, wolves, hyenas, sambar, chinkara, nilgai, and the rare chousingha are found here.\n\n6. How will becoming a Tiger Reserve benefit tourism?\nTourists will now be able to enjoy tiger safaris and jungle tourism in addition to visiting Kumbhalgarh Fort, which will boost tourism and related businesses in the region.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/rajasthan/kunbhalagarha-aba-hoga-desha-ka-59van-taigara-rijarva-mevara-men-vanyajiva-snrak-1730",
  "category": "Rajasthan",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-19",
  "tags": [
    "Kumbhalgarh",
    "Tiger Reserve",
    "Wildlife Conservation",
    "Rajasthan Tourism",
    "NTCA",
    "Aravalli",
    "Mewar",
    "Employment"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}