From forest to playgrounds: Madhya Pradesh's Pench Tiger Reserve gets 26 Mowgli parks for children

Responding to safety concerns after a child's attack, Pench Tiger Reserve initiated Mowgli Bal Udyans, creating 26 community-led play parks in forest buffer villages. These parks, fostering child welfare and conservation, now include reading rooms and libraries. The initiative has garnered strong community support, promoting education, environmental responsibility, and improved relations between villagers and the forest.

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