Two special covers were released on the State Animal of Chhattisgarh, Wild Buffalo on 27th February 2019 and 8th October 2019 at Jagadalpur and Raipur.
The Asiatic Wild Buffalo (Bubalus arnee) is a globally endangered species and is accorded the highest level of protection under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 of India. The current wild buffalo population in Chhattisgarh is restricted to Indravati National Park and Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary with fewer than 50 individuals recorded. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) has been working for the last 14 years with the Chhattisgarh Forest Department to recover the population of the state animal of Chhattisgarh and this special cover is released on the occasion of the 67th Wildlife Week hopes to sensitize the local populace and instill pride in their state animal. This scheme is supported by ORACLE (2016- till date)
Courtesy: Suresh Rao, Bengaluru.
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