Are Tiger Safaris Banned In India? All You Need To Know About SC's Verdict In Jim Corbett Case

Supreme Court said although it will not be permissible to establish Tiger Safari in core area without obtaining prior approval of the National Board, such an activity would be allowed in buffer area.

Noting that the presence of a Tiger in the forest is an indicator of the well-being of the ecosystem, the court said that unless steps are taken for the protection of the Tigers, the ecosystem revolving around Tigers cannot be protected.

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that Tiger Safaris are permitted at the Corbett National Park in peripheral and buffer zones subject to its directions in the Judgment. The top court directed MoEF&CC to appoint a committee to adress the issue of Tiger Safaris in India. The court also laid down extensive guidelines for committee to make recommendations with regard to Tiger Safaris in India in its verdict today.  Noting that the presence of a Tiger in the forest is an indicator of the