Chief Minister Dr. As a result of Mohan Yadav’s guidance and sensitivity towards wildlife conservation, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, the pride and world famous wildlife tourism destination of Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded in the “Editor’s Choice Award – Best Wildlife Destination” category in “India Today Tourism Survey and Awards-2026”.
Union Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. In a ceremony organized by Pramod Sawant in Goa, this award was presented by Field Director Dr. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve. Anupam Sahay, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and Additional Chief Conservator of Forest Wildlife Sri L. Received by Krishnamurthy.
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve is specially recognized among domestic and foreign tourists for its rich bio-diversity, good number of tigers, natural beauty and effective conservation management. The award is the result of the collective efforts of all officers, employees, local communities and defense partners working in Bandhavgarh.
The award is a moment of pride not only for the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve but for the entire Madhya Pradesh and further strengthens the state’s identity as one of the leading wildlife tourism destinations in the country.






















































































































































