Full restoration of safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims·
Why in news
The Karnataka government reopened jungle safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves following a committee recommendation to balance eco-tourism with wildlife conservation.
Background
The Karnataka government reopened safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves after a suspension in November 2025 due to human-tiger conflicts. The decision follows an expert committee's recommendation to promote sustainable tourism and local economic benefits.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves are located in the state of Karnataka.
- EnvironmentTiger Reserves are protected areas established under Project Tiger to ensure the survival of the Bengal Tiger.
- FactSafaris were suspended in November 2025 due to escalating human-tiger conflicts.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of balancing eco-tourism with wildlife conservation in tiger reserves and suggest measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Conflict mitigation: Need for robust spatial planning to minimize human-wildlife interface in buffer zones
- Economic trade-off: Balancing high-volume tourism revenue against the ecological carrying capacity of protected areas
- Community engagement: Integrating local livelihoods into conservation models to reduce retaliatory actions against wildlife
Keywords: Eco-tourism · Human-wildlife conflict · Sustainable tourism · Biodiversity conservation · Carrying capacity
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