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♤ Tiger reserves are areas that are notified for the protection of the tiger and its prey, and are governed by Project Tiger which was launched in the country in 1973.
♤ Initially 9 tiger reserves were covered under the project, and has currently increased to 42, falling in 17 States (tiger reserve States).
♤ The State Government shall, on recommendation of the National Tiger Conservation Authority, notify an area as a tiger reserve.
♤ A Tiger reserve includes: