The correct answer is Maharashtra. The Maharashtra government's State Board for Wildlife (MSBWL), in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on 6 June 2022, approved 12 new conservation reserves and 3 wildlife sanctuaries. These protected areas will have an area of almost 1,000 sq km. The 3 new wildlife sanctuaries are, the extension of the Lonar wildlife sanctuary, Kolamarka in Gadchiroli & Muktai Bhawani in Jalgaon. With new additions, the number of conservation reserves will rise to 27. Additional Information?Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India and the second-most populous country subdivision globally. Maharashtra:Governor: Bhagat Singh KoshyariCapital: MumbaiChief minister: Uddhav ThackeraySex ratio (2011): 929/1000Formation: 1 May 1960