Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) is situated in the state of Goa, specifically near the Chorla Ghat, bordering Maharashtra and Karnataka. This sanctuary is ecologically significant as it forms part of the Western Ghats, hosting a substantial tiger population and serving as a vital wildlife corridor. Notably, Goa is the only state with its entire portion of the Western Ghats under state protection, highlighting the importance of Mhadei WLS in conservation efforts. The sanctuary is also home to critically endangered Long-billed vultures and has been recommended as a tiger reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, of 1972.