Why in news?

• In November 2025, poachers killed two bison in the Chilfi East Range of the sanctuary, raising concerns about wildlife protection measures.
• The sanctuary is also close to being declared a Tiger Reserve. This move, supported by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Union Ministry. Once approved, it will play a key role in the Kanha-Achanakmar corridor, important for tiger conservation and movement.

Key facts about Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: Kabirdham (Kawardha) district, Chhattisgarh, India.
• Year of Notification: 2001.
• Area: Approximately 352 sq.km.
• Landscape: Part of Maikal range, Satpura hills; vital role in Kanha–Achanakmar tiger corridor.
• Connects Kanha National Park (Madhya Pradesh) with Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary (Chhattisgarh).
• Flora: Predominantly Sal, Saaj, Tendu, and Eucalyptus.
• Fauna: Includes Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, sambar, gaur, wild boar, and diverse birds.
• Cultural significance: Home to tribal communities (Baiga, Gond, Kanwar) and the famed Bhoramdeo Temple.
• Eco-sensitive zone: Notified in 2025 with new conservation measures.

National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

• It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change,
• Established in December 2005 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2006) to strengthen tiger conservation in India.
• It provides statutory authority to Project Tiger, ensuring legal compliance with its directives,
• Fosters accountability between the central and state governments for better management of tiger reserves.
• The NTCA oversees tiger conservation efforts, approves tiger conservation plans prepared by state governments.
• Ensures no alteration or de-notification of tiger reserves without its approval and that of the National Board for Wildlife.

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