| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Elephant Safaris Resume | Safaris resumed in Jim Corbett and Rajaji Tiger Reserves after seven years. |
| Background | Safaris halted in 2018 due to a High Court ban under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Resumed after Supreme Court lifted the ban. |
| Tourism Experience | Elephant safaris offer a slow-paced, elevated forest experience, aiding wildlife observation and biodiversity awareness. |
| Economic Impact | Expected to boost eco-tourism revenues and benefit local communities dependent on tourism. |
| Challenges | Concerns include animal welfare, habitat disturbance, and ethical use of elephants. Requires strict welfare protocols, limited rides, and veterinary monitoring. |
| Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve | - Ancient Name: Hailey National Park (1936), renamed after Jim Corbett (1957). - River: Ramganga flows through the park. - Location: Spread across Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, and Almora districts. - Significance: India's first national park, part of Project Tiger. - Wildlife: Known for tigers, elephants, leopards, deer, and birds. |
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