Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Madhya Pradesh has recorded the highest vulture population in India, with 12,981 vultures counted in the first phase of the 2025 census. This is a significant increase from 10,845 in 2024 and 8,397 in 2019. The state conducts systematic vulture censuses and has been actively working on conservation efforts since 2016. These efforts, including the banning of harmful veterinary drugs and the protection of habitats, have helped in the gradual recovery of the vulture population. The state is home to seven out of nine vulture species found in India, making it a key location for vulture conservation.