Legacy of TATR
Established in 1995, and often hailed as the Tiger Capital of Maharashtra, TATR stands as a beacon of India's rich natural heritage. Its tropical dry deciduous forest ecosystem shelters an impressive population of over 90 tigers, contributing significantly to a larger landscape that boasts more than 200 of these majestic animals. This thriving tiger population marks a remarkable accomplishment, making it the fastest-growing tiger population in the country.
Beyond its renowned tiger population, Tadoba also provides sanctuary to a diverse range of carnivorous species, including leopards and dholes. The reserve's rich biodiversity is further enriched by the presence of sambar, chital, wild pig, and gaur, which serve as the primary prey species
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, the land of tigers cordially invites you to the first-ever Tadoba Festival being organized in Chandrapur, the tiger capital of Maharashtra.
Tadoba Festival 2024 aims to celebrate the success story of Tadoba and illuminate it on the global stage. It seeks to highlight Maharashtra's commitment to the twin goals of wildlife conservation and community development. The three-day festival will showcase the biodiversity of the TATR and highlight the efforts of forest personnel, communities living in and around forests, scientific institutions, and the non-governmental sector. It will also deliberate the challenges and solutions for the future of tiger conservation.
Event Schedule
Celebrating Conservation & Community!
05:00 Pm 10:00 Pm
Opening Ceremony
Location: Chanda Club Ground
View Map location- Traditional Dance
- Welcome of Dignitaries & Lighting of Lamp
- Introductory Address by Field Director, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Short Film on Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Releases of TATR Publications
- Coffee Table Book- Enchanting Tadoba
- Tadoba Diaries Collector’s Edition- II
- Biodiversity Map of TATR
- CSR Booklet
- Grasses of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve
- Screening of a Short Film on Tadoba
- Address by Dignitaries
- Vote of Thanks
Prime Minister's Message
12:00 Pm - 06:00 Pm
Panel Discussion
Sustainable Tourism: A Tool for Wildlife Conservation and Community Development
Location: CHANDRAMA
View Map locationPublic-Private Partnerships for Human-Wildlife Coexistence
- Government, NGOs & Communities) -- 12:15 To 1 pm
Sustainable Wildlife Tourism
- (Conservation, Community Engagement & Responsible Travel) -- 1:00 To 1:45 pm
- Lunch Break
Wildlife Safari Experiences
- Enhancing Visitor Engagement and Education to the Next Level -- 2:45 To 3:30 pm
- Lunch Break
Wild Resorts Wilder Experiences
- (Balancing Conservation, Communities & Capital) -- 3:30 To 4:15 pm
- Tea/Coffee Break
Impact of Pollution and Climate Change on Wildlife Habitats
- (Adaptation and Resilience) -- 4:45 To 5:15 pm
Future with Digital Conservation Technologies
- (Drones, Sensors, Geofencing, AR-VR, GIS, Big Data & Privacy) -- 5:15 To 6:00 pm
12:00 Pm - 06:00 Pm
CSR Conclave
Location: CHANDRAMA
View Map locationBiodiversity Loss and Wildlife Conservation Challenges
- (An Indian Perspective) -- 12:15 To 1 pm
Corporate Initiatives in Wildlife Conservation
- (Lesson Learned and Best Practices) -- 1:00 To 1:45 pm
- Lunch Break
Funding Mechanisms for Wildlife Conservation Projects
- (Formulation Impactful Proposals) -- 2:45 To 3:30 pm
Monitoring & Measuring Wildlife Conservation CSR Impact:
- (KPIs & Evaluation Frameworks) -- 3:30 To 4:15 pm
- Tea/Coffee Break
Future of Wildlife Marketing:
- (FAMs, Partnership, Advertising, SEO & Social Storytelling) -- 4:45 To 5:15 pm
Blueprinting Future WWD & Wildlife Celebrations:
- (Inspirations from Tadoba Festival and similar others) -- 5:15 To 6:00 pm
05:00 Pm - 10:00 Pm
Closing Ceremony
Location: Chanda Club Ground
View Map location- Lighting of Lamp
- Welcome of Dignitaries
- Glimpses of Tadoba Festival
- Award Ceremony :
- Maharashtra Van Bhushan Puraskar
- Eco-Development Committee Awards
- Primary Response Team Awards
- Frontline Protectors of Wildlife Awards
- Felicitations
- Speech by dignitaries and Chief guest
- Highliting rivers of India: Ganga ballet by Smt. Hema Malini and group
- Closing remarks
- Vote of thanks
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