Bhopal, Feb. 16 -- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday chaired the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board meeting at Mantralaya and issued key directions to forest department officials to strengthen wildlife conservation and tourism initiatives.

According to an official release, CM Yadav highlighted that sustained conservation efforts across the state have led to a noticeable increase in wildlife populations and emphasised the need to promote human-wildlife coexistence by raising public awareness and educating citizens on necessary precautions.

The Chief Minister directed the Forest Department to coordinate closely with the Tourism Department to actively promote wildlife tourism in Madhya Pradesh, positioning the state as a preferred dest...