“Industrialist Anand Mahindra shared a post capturing the essence of wildlife coexistence and infrastructure development. He shared two striking pictures of an elevated highway cutting through the lush greenery of the Pench Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, a segment of NH44.
Terrific juxtaposition of pics of the elevated highway, part of NH 44, through the Pench Tiger reserve.
It was constructed to allow unhindered movement of wildlife under the highway.. and this regal beast seems to be taking full advantage of it… pic.twitter.com/CK1eLi5vzu
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 4, 2024
Alongside the images, Mahindra tweeted, ‘Terrific juxtaposition of pics of the elevated highway, part of NH 44, through the Pench Tiger reserve. It was constructed to allow unhindered movement of wildlife under the highway…and this regal beast seems to be taking full advantage of it.’ His tweet beautifully highlights the harmony between wildlife and infrastructure in the tiger reserve.”
The images showcase a harmonious blend of modern infrastructure and natural habitat, symbolizing the significance of sustainable development and wildlife conservation.
Since its online sharing, the post has elicited a diverse array of reactions.
“Had to do a double scroll on this one! At first glance I thought the highway was a giant pyramid from a meditation retreat and I hit the brakes (scrolling-wise) to read more about Anand ji’s enlightening experience. But then I realized it was a highway overpass, what a fantastic design for wildlife movement”, a user tweeted.
“A basic question. Why do you need a six-lane bridge through a tiger reserve? The more traffic, the reserve will be destroyed slowly. It’s like building a bridge inside our house and asking us to use the space below and people will drive above us. Conserve little of what we have,” a person said.
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