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Karnataka Notifies "Cauvery Elephant Reserve" as 34th Elephant Reserve in India.

Environment | Dated: 07&08 Dec 2025

The Karnataka government has officially notified the establishment of the "Cauvery Elephant Reserve", making it the 34th Elephant Reserve in India. The reserve spans over 600 sq km across the Chamarajanagar, Mandya, and Ramanagara districts. It aims to protect the critical elephant corridors connecting the Bannerghatta National Park to the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • This move will help mitigate human-elephant conflict in the Mysore Elephant Reserve landscape.
  • It is the 6th Elephant Reserve in Karnataka, consolidating the state's position as a key habitat for Asian Elephants.
  • The Project Elephant division of the MoEFCC granted approval for the reserve earlier this year.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Cauvery Elephant Reserve.
  • Rank: 34th in India.
  • Location: Chamarajanagar/Mandya.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which newly notified reserve in Karnataka has become the 34th Elephant Reserve of India?

Correct Answer: Cauvery Elephant Reserve

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Karnataka

  • Capital – Bengaluru
  • CM – Siddaramaiah