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Highlighting the reserve’s growing popularity, field director of DTR, H Rajamohan, informed the governing body that tourism revenue recorded a robust 49% growth, climbing from Rs 2.15 crore in financial year 2024-25 to Rs 3.20 crore in 2025-26. The decision was announced during the sixth governing body meeting of the Dudhwa Tiger Conservation Foundation, chaired by Arun Kumar Saxena, minister of state (independent charge) for environment, forest and climate change. Attachment Attachment Attachment Attachment Pilibhit: In a reprieve for wildlife enthusiasts and eco-tourists across the country, the Uttar Pradesh govt decided not to increase the safari and entry fees for the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) including its integral component, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich district. To streamline access and enhance transparency, the department is developing an integrated online booking portal covering all wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves and zoological parks across the state for safaris and guest accommodation.
During the meeting, Saxena launched a scientific handbook titled ‘Status and Monitoring of The Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in Dudhwa National Park’ (Rhino ID booklet), alongside the trailer of a documentary highlighting the relocation and rehabilitation of Bharthapur village. Stay updated with the latest Bareilly news.
In a move to ease visitor pressure on core forest zones and promote local livelihoods, the govt introduced the “buffer mein safar” initiative. Under this scheme, financial incentives will be extended to registered vehicles operating safaris within designated buffer zones. Addressing local ecological challenges, Palia MLA Romi Sahni raised the critical issue of heavy siltation in Suheli river. The minister assured that funds for a comprehensive survey and cost estimate would be sanctioned swiftly to initiate desilting work. Turning to human-wildlife conflict, Saxena issued strict instructions to department officials, stating that necessary technical tools and field resources would be prioritised to curb incidents. The governing body also resolved to support affected families via rehabilitation, livelihood assistance, healthcare and education funded by the Foundation. The high-level meeting was attended by minister of state KP Malik, Palia MLA Romi Sahni, principal chief conservator of forests and head of forest force, Sunil Chaudhary, PCCF (wildlife) Anuradha Vemuri, environment secretary B Chandrakala, UP forest corporation general manager, Sujoy Banerjee, field director of DTR, H Rajamohan and divisional forest officers across the reserve’s divisions. Download the TOI App.