Nagpur: Even as the tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in the state reopen from October 1 after monsoon break, carrying capacity of most visited Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur has been cut by 12 vehicles per day. Till last tourist season, the carrying capacity of Tadoba from six gates was 136 in both shifts but this norm was never followed. Considering discretionary quota of tourism officer, entry to VIP vehicles, four canters and a mini bus, the capacity went well beyond 170 vehicles per day. The overcrowding of park is evident from the RTI information available with TOI. The decision to reopen the park was taken late Tuesday evening after hectic...
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