Location : Korba district of Chhattisgarh

What is in news : Chhattisgarh government has proposed to reduce the area of Lemru Elephant Reserve from 1,995 sq km to 450 sq km.

Why the move : To enable mining of coal as the area has rich reserves of coal

Fact : Elephant reserves are not recognised under Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972

About the reserve : The reserve is aiming at reducing human-animal conflict and destruction of property in addition to providing a permanent habitat to the elephants.

Other Protected Areas in Chhattisgarh:

• Achanakmar Tiger Reserve.
• Indravati Tiger Reserve.
• Sitanadi-Udanti Tiger Reserve
• Kanger Valley National Park
• Badalkhol Tamor Pingla Elephant Reserve.