For the better management of the Dudhwa Tiger
Reserve, Uttar Pradesh government sought Rs 15crore from the Center.
Uttar Pradesh forest department sought this amount to upgrade the
protection mechanism and management of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. The
top priorities of the department is develop a strong security force
in the reserve area.
According to the Uttar Pradesh (U.P) government the
fund money is used for tiger protection, repair roads, bridge,
install hi-tech camera traps and improve communication network within
the reserves.
Rupak De, PCCF (wildlife) said,”we are hopeful to
get 10-12crors Indian rupee from the Center.”
At present the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is guarded by 150
private security guards and according to the Officials staff there
are at least 90 to 100 security men required in the reserve area at a
time. For the Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF), the department
will hold the meeting on 8 August 2012, to plan to deploy STPF in
Uttar Pradesh protected area.
