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The Nagpur Tiger Festival was held on 10^th and 11^th of February. Spreading the message of saving tigers and to promote wildlife tourism, were the main foci of the festival. Bollywood actress and one-time Miss World Sushmita Sen attended the fest.

A feast to the eyes was the popular Tiger Dance of Nagpur. There were many other shows and performances as well as photography and skit competitions for students, during the day. Another event was a fashion show on the theme of tigers.

With about 300 tigers to be protected, Karnataka has set up the first ever commando force – Special Tiger Protection Force – to protect the tigers. Trained in hand-to-hand combat, use of SLRs and small arms, they are currently positioned in the forests of Bandipur, Badra and Nagarhole. Their main jobs are to act during a crisis in the forests and to manage the crowds when there is a man-animal conflict.

Recently, the state saw the influx of large numbers of poaching tribals from Madhya Pradesh. This has quickened the pace at which the team will begin work.