The Kerala Finance Inspection Wing report highlighted financial discrepancies at the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) – misallocation of tourism revenue to a "Park Welfare Fund" lacking government authorization
What Is It?
A conservation area and Project Tiger Reserve famous for its abundant biodiversity and a community-driven ecotourism approach.
Acknowledged as the Top Managed Tiger Reserve (2022) by NTCA through the Management Effectiveness Evaluation.
Additionally, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Western Ghats).
Place:
Located in: Cardamom & Pandalam Hills, Southern Western Ghats, Kerala.
Regions Included: Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta.
History:
Established as Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in 1950.
In 1978, included in Project Tiger as the 10th Tiger Reserve of India.
Created distinct Periyar Model for collaborative forest management — turning “poachers into guardians.”
Main Characteristics:
Vegetation & Wildlife:
Habitat for Bengal Tiger, Indian Elephant, Gaur, Leopard, Wild Dog, and native species.
Abundant fish variety featuring 7 native species and 3 distinct endemic plant species.
Participation in the Community:
81 Ecodevelopment Committees (EDCs), comprising the Vasanthasena women's group for sandalwood monitoring and plastic cleanup.
Organic pepper farming by Urali tribes sold worldwide.
Tourism & Learning:
Interpretation Center, Kalari and Vanasree Halls, Amphitheater for environmental awareness.
Nature Education initiatives have been offered since 1989, providing training for schools, NGOs, and the media.
Innovations:
M-STrIPES application for monitoring & environmental information.
Canine unit (“Periyar Sniffers”), VIPER elite task force for combatting poaching and rescue operations.
Farming initiatives that enhance climate resilience to aid tribal communities.
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