Omkareshwar Sanctuary to Boost Wildlife Conservation and Eco-Tourism: CM Dr. Mohan Yadav
Jabalpur, November 2, 2025
Marking the 70th Foundation Day of Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the creation of the Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, calling it a historic step toward strengthening wildlife protection, eco-tourism, and rural employment. The announcement was made during the ‘Abhyuday Madhya Pradesh’ program, where Dr. Yadav described the sanctuary as a major ecological and developmental milestone for the state.
The Omkareshwar Sanctuary, the 27th in Madhya Pradesh, will span 611.753 square kilometers, encompassing parts of Khandwa (343.274 sq km) and Dewas (268.479 sq km) forest divisions. The submergence zone of the Omkareshwar dam has been excluded to protect the livelihood of local fishermen and nearby villages.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emph...





