Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary UPSC

  • The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Mandsaur and Nimach districts in Madhya Pradesh, India.
  • The sanctuary surrounds the Gandhi Sagar Dam, which is constructed on the Chambal River.
  • In 1974, Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary was officially notified.
  • In 2023, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh revealed plans to develop the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary as a second home for cheetahs.
  • Area: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary spread over an area of 368.62 km2 (142.32 sq mi).
  • River: The Chambal River passes through the sanctuary.
  • Flora: Dry Deciduous Forests (teak, sal, saja, tendu, and khair), Grasslands etc.
  • Fauna: Chinkara, Blackbuck, Spotted Deer, Indian Wolf, Indian Leopard, Striped Hyena, Sarus Crane, Painted Stork, Various Species of Vultures, Mugger Crocodile, Gharial, Turtles etc.
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