Env Min Report Reveals Telangana Sanctuaries Poorly Administered

The Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MME) report by the Union Environment Ministry has revealed that wildlife sanctuaries in Telangana are managed poorly as compared to other states. The study evaluated 143 sanctuaries in 16 Indian states including three sanctuaries of Telangana. Citing less food availability, extensive fishing, lack of flora and fauna documentation and increased human pressure among other reasons, the report marked Pranahita (scoring 55.83%), Pocharam (68.33%) and Siwaram (64.17%) sanctuaries as poorly managed.