Shikhar Ranjan

Marketing Professional , Passionate about Wildlife Conservation, Travel Blogger, Foodie, Musician, Feminist

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

On #WorldEnvironmentDay2026, I’m sharing my article on the return of the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros to Dudhwa National Park.

@byadavbjp @moefcc @UpforestUp
@uptourismgov @DudhwaTR @WWFINDIA @savetherhino @IUCN @RhinosIRF #rhino #rewildling

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[Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa]

In today's #MannKiBaat, Adarniya @narendramodi ji highlighted about a special conservation effort of Assam.

The Greater Adjutant Stork or 'Hargila', were perceived to bring bad luck & their habitats were destroyed until @StorkSister took up a community level mission.

Listen in.

[Gaurrav bhrdwj @gaurravbhrdwj]

“Sariska Needs Strong Corridors, Not Just Reintroduction”

Tiger Reserve has the potential to become an ideal tiger reintroduction site. After the tiger population reached zero in 2003-04, a self-sustaining population is now thriving in the forest this is undoubtedly a positive development.
However, can this fragmented forest, lacking strong corridors, support a significantly larger tiger population in the future? My answer is clearly “No.” The carrying capacity of this isolated forest has already reached its limit. (55 tigers) Moreover, Sariska holds the distinction of facing the highest level of human interference among all tiger reserves in India.
Although the reserve is connected through corridors to strong sanctuaries like Jamwa Ramgarh and Viratnagar, tigers are still unable to reach them. In my view, it is essential to strengthen these corridors. Alternatively, these sanctuaries should be jointly notified as a separate Tiger Reserve so that their administrative control is independent of Sariska.
Even today, a resident male tiger has been present here for a long time. What is urgently needed is the arrival of a female tiger.
These adjoining sanctuaries offer an additional area of approximately 800 square kilometers, which can be further expanded by another 300 square kilometers. This expanded landscape could easily support an additional 25-30 tigers. In the future, a robust corridor could also help connect these tigers to the forests of Jhalana and Amer.
The only condition is that all these efforts must be executed properly, in a well-coordinated manner.
First image showing Sariska images and another jamvaramgarh to jhalana and nahargarh sanctuary Jaipur.
#wildlifecorridors #tigerisland #bigcatofindia #sariskatigerreserve #jhalanasanctuary #jamwaramgarhsanctuary

[Nature's Bonyapran @nbonyapran]

Behali is still dying!
Behali wildlife sanctuary is the last pristine forest of Biswanath district still on the verge of extinction. In extreme north, a border-disputed area, rampant encroachment & deforestation continue to shroud the forest and threaten its rich biodiversity.

[Gaurrav bhrdwj @gaurravbhrdwj]

Everyone dreams of capturing a head on shot of a tiger during a safari, but I consider a shot of the tiger swimming to be even more exciting and lucky. It is a thrilling experience that becomes an unforgettable memory in life.
However, the tiger is a habitual swimmer among the big cats. Swimming across water is a very easy and favourite task for it, which it repeats almost every day.
“Chimta male” tiger in kanha.
#kanhatigerreserve #bigcatrules #tigerswimming #wildlifeseries

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@gaurravbhrdwj Yes very good point . Parks like Simlipal, Pilibhit, Rajaji, Ratapani,Valmiki have sizeable tiger numbers but not enough tourism

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@AkkshyeTulsyan There are basic manners to be followed in a wildlife habitat. Everyone should adhere. But like we cannot ban cars on the road bcoz some people drive badly. Similarly some rowdy tourists throwing rappers should not lead to safari ban, they should be fined

[Ipsita pati🌳 @IpsitaTOI]

Trench across forest track to curb mining in Raisina Aravalis @lifeindia2016
@SunilHarsana @rahuulchoudhary
@AravalliBachao

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[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@AkkshyeTulsyan Sir in my opinion there is no harm if tourism is being conducted as per guidelines of National Tiger Conservation Authority and Technical committee recommendations.
The beauty and diversity of Nagarhole is incredible , it needs to be on the world safari tourism map.

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@Pixel_Stripes Panpatha village needs to be relocated, we just need political will and increase the relocation compensation for villagers

[TNIE Karnataka @XpressBengaluru]

The Karnataka government has decided to fully reopen the jungle safari (Park Excursion) at the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, based on the effective carrying capacity scientifically assessed by a Technical Committee of experts and officials.
https://t.co/elb6q9tq6h

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@Saket_Badola @AkshaySinghMak @rameshpandeyifs @Rajyasree Thank you for your efforts sir....

[K RadhakrishnaHolla @Holla123K]

ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

ಬಂಡೀಪುರ ಹಾಗೂ ನಾಗರಹೊಳೆ ಅರಣ್ಯ ಸಫಾರಿಯನ್ನು ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪೂರ್ಣ ಪ್ರಮಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಪುನರಾರಂಭಿಸಿರುವ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ನಿರ್ಧಾರವನ್ನು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಂಘಟನೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕವಾಗಿ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.

ಈ ಜನಪರ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಿಸರ ಸ್ನೇಹಿ ನಿರ್ಧಾರಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ, ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಅರಣ್ಯ ಇಲಾಖೆಗೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು.

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@DKShivakumar Bravo sir...Nagarhole has the potential to become one of the greatest wildlife destinations in the world , it's the best place to see tigers , leopards and wild dogs in the same safari.

[DK Shivakumar @DKShivakumar]

Karnataka’s forests are among our state’s greatest natural treasures. Protecting them while creating responsible opportunities for people to experience their beauty is central to our vision of sustainable development.

Based on the scientifically assessed carrying capacity and the recommendations of the expert Technical Committee, our government has decided to fully reopen the regulated jungle safari at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. The Committee’s recommendations have been accepted, and safari operations will continue under a carefully regulated framework that places conservation and ecological balance above all else.

Karnataka has always been a pioneer in sustainable eco-tourism. Our approach ensures that tourism not only safeguards our rich biodiversity but also creates meaningful livelihood opportunities for local communities and strengthens the rural economy.

Every visitor who steps into our forests should return not just with memories of Karnataka’s extraordinary wildlife, but with a deeper appreciation for the importance of conserving our natural heritage. Our commitment is to build an eco-tourism model where conservation, community welfare and responsible tourism go hand in hand, ensuring that our forests, wildlife and the communities that protect them continue to thrive for generations to come.

#EcoTourism

[Nagarjun Dwarakanath @nagarjund]

Karnataka govt has decided to fully resume jungle safaris in Bandipur and Nagarhole Tiger Reserves after accepting the recommendations of a technical expert committee. The decision is based on a scientific assessment of the parks’ carrying capacity, with regulated tourism aimed at balancing wildlife conservation, sustainable eco-tourism and local livelihoods.

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@AkshaySinghMak @rameshpandeyifs @Rajyasree I thought the same but a recent survey by @Saket_Badola sir has found 189 individuals still surviving https://t.co/oXQsgXs6fu

[Shikhar Ranjan @shranjan]

@TOIBengaluru @timesofindia Good decision sir , the ban was unscientific . Now please work for the core issues of human wildlife conflict resolution and declare MM Hills as a tiger reserve , it is already approved by NTCA and pending for long

[TOI Bengaluru @TOIBengaluru]

Jungle safari to restart

#Karnataka govt has decided to fully reopen jungle safari operations at Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. The move follows a scientific assessment of carrying capacity by a Technical Committee, said CM DK Shivakumar in #Bengaluru

@timesofindia

[Ramesh Pandey @rameshpandeyifs]

Dhikala Chaud – Nature’s own amphitheatre.

For decades, this unique landscape has been a front-row seat to the who’s who of Indian wildlife; tigers, leopards, Gharial, Deers and massive herds of elephants.
A rare blend of grasslands, riverine terrain, majestic foothills.