{"id":17106,"date":"2023-09-16T05:43:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-16T11:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/?p=17106"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:43:55","slug":"rajaji-tiger-reserve-conservation-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/rajaji-tiger-reserve-conservation-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation, Rishikesh"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation, Rishikesh<\/h1>\n<p>Rajaji Tiger Reserve is nestled in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand. The <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/rajaji-tiger-reserve\/\"><strong>Rajaji Tiger Reserve<\/strong> <\/a>stands as a testament to India&#8217;s commitment to preserving its rich natural heritage. While it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>The journey towards establishing <strong>Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation<\/strong>, much like the <a href=\"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/jim-corbett-national-park-india\/\">Corbett Tiger Reserve,<\/a>. It has been a long-awaited milestone.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we delve into the exciting developments as the proposal for the Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation nears approval in the state cabinet.<\/p>\n<h3>A Step Towards Conservation:<\/h3>\n<p>The Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation&#8217;s proposal marks a major step forward in the continuous endeavors to safeguard the magnificent tigers and the incredible biodiversity in this breathtaking natural setting.<\/p>\n<p>The foundation will have a crucial role in directing a significant share of the revenue generated by tiger safaris and tourism toward tiger preservation and diverse community projects.<\/p>\n<h3>The Journey So Far:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The mandate under the <a href=\"https:\/\/byjus.com\/free-ias-prep\/wildlife-protection-act-1972\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildlife Protection Act<\/a> has necessitated the formation of a Tiger Conservation Foundation.<\/strong> However, due to technical hurdles, this crucial step had remained pending. Recent directives from Principal Secretary Forest RK Sudhanshu have set the wheels in motion, and a draft proposal and it is awaiting approval in the upcoming cabinet meeting.<\/p>\n<h3>The Governing Body:<\/h3>\n<p>Upon establishment, the Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation governs by a dedicated body, headed by the Forest Minister. The Principal Secretary and Vice President of Forests, along with the Chief Conservator of Forests, Chief Wildlife Warden, and representatives from relevant departments.<\/p>\n<p>It will comprise the members of this body. Furthermore, an executive committee. It will be under the Director of the Tiger Reserve. It will collaborate on the foundation&#8217;s activities, forwarding recommendations to the Governing Body.<\/p>\n<h4>The Importance of the Foundation:<\/h4>\n<p>Previously, all income generated from tourism activities went into general revenue funds. However, with the foundation&#8217;s establishment, a portion of these funds will now release to the foundation&#8217;s account, enabling support for various tiger conservation initiatives.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion:<\/h3>\n<p>The impending formation of the Foundation is a promising development for wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. As the proposal awaits approval in the cabinet meeting. We can anticipate a brighter future for the majestic tigers and the stunning biodiversity within the Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Stay tuned for updates on this significant milestone in India&#8217;s conservation journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation, Rishikesh Rajaji Tiger Reserve is nestled in the picturesque state of Uttarakhand. The Rajaji Tiger Reserve stands as a testament to India&#8217;s commitment to preserving its rich natural heritage. While it was declared a Tiger Reserve in 2015. The journey towards establishing Rajaji Tiger Reserve Conservation Foundation, much like the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37939,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-rishikesh-day-tour"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17106","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17106"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41038,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17106\/revisions\/41038"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37939"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rishikeshdaytour.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}