• The Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh has been designated as the 58th tiger reserve in India.
  • This is the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh, making it the state with the highest number of tiger reserves.
  • The decision aims to strengthen conservation efforts under Project Tiger, launched in 1973.
  • Historical declines in tiger populations due to hunting, deforestation, and poaching have led to strong conservation measures.
  • Project Tiger was initially launched with nine reserves and has since expanded significantly