Even though the sanctuary notification was issued on November 2, the government did not make any efforts as to who would take over the management of the sanctuary. TOI, on Monday, reported that handing over of Mansinghdeo is being delayed. On Monday, A K Saxena, chief conservator of forests (CCF) for Nagpur Wildlife Circle, and Krishna Mohan, CCF for Nagpur Territorial Circle held discussions and decided to call a meeting.
The meeting will be attended by regional manager of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), conservator of forests for Nagpur Division and the two circle heads.
Sources said officials will discuss legal process to hand over the sanctuary to Pench Tiger Reserve. The other issues include existing staff strength, area, boundaries, and rights among a host of other things.
This is the first meeting after two months the notification has been issued. It's an indication that official process to give shape to the 183 sq km Mansinghdeo sanctuary has started.
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