Latehar to host Jharkhand’s first tiger Safari project

Jharkhand is set to open its first tiger safari, aimed at boosting eco-tourism and creating employment for local communities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren reviewed the project today at his residential office on Kanke Road.

The safari is proposed in the Putuwagarh area of Latehar district, near Betla National Park and outside the Palamu Tiger Reserve. Land has been identified for development, and officials assured that all wildlife and regulatory standards will be followed.

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The project is expected to benefit villages in Daltonganj, Barwadih, and Mandal Dam by offering tourism-linked livelihoods. It will also enhance the existing eco-tourism circuit spanning Netarhat, Betla, Kechki and Mandal Dam.

Soren took detailed briefings and provided directions for smooth implementation. The project will allow visitors to observe tigers and other wildlife up close, establishing a landmark tourism initiative in the state.

Minister Sudivya Kumar, MLA Kalpana Soren, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Paritosh Upadhyay, Palamu Tiger Reserve Field Director S.R. Natesh, Deputy Director Prajesh Jena, and consultant Ashfaq Ahmed were present during the review.

The tiger safari reflects Jharkhand’s efforts to combine conservation with sustainable tourism development.