Union Minister of State for Urban Development Babul Suprio visited world's first White Tiger Safari at Mukundpur on Friday. Along with enjoying safari, he also sighted white tiger. Suprio said that near-extinct wildlife species need to be preserved and augmented. Return of Vindya's identity white tiger to its original habitat is a live example of this. Public Relations and Energy Minister Rajendra Shukla escorted Suprio around safari.
Suprio said that he is overwhelmed to sight Mukundpur's white tiger. It was thrilling to sight white tiger minutes after entering safari. It is unforgettable. It seemed that the white tiger and its family were waiting for our arrival.
The Union MoS said that good results are yielded when a work is done with passion and commitment. Efforts of Shukla are example of this. He lauded efforts of Shukla for tanslocation of Vindhya's pride white tiger in this region and construction of white tiger safari.
Shukla informed that white tiger has been identity of Vindhya region. We are feeling proud after bringing it back on the soil of Vindhya. Mukundpur zoo-cum-safari is the only place in the world to have zoo, safari, rescue centre and breeding centre at a single place. He informed that Vindhya region is natural and original motherland of white tiger. May 27, 1951 is a memorable day in the history of the state since on that day white tiger had come under protection of human beings for the first time. The Minister informed that for this, wildlife lovers all over the world will always remain thankful to the then ruler of Rewa Maharaja Martand Singh. Augmentation and conservation of white tigers in Vindhya continued till July 8, 1978. Progeny of white tiger has spread all over the world from here.