Noted wildlife conservationist and photographer Aditya 'Dicky' Singh passed away at his home on the outskirts of Ranthambore tiger reserve in Rajasthan on 6 September 2023. He was 57 years old .

Aditya Singh was a former IAS officer who resigned from the service and settled in Ranthambore to pursue his passion for wildlife conservation and photography .

Aditya Singh worked on wildlife documentaries and conservation initiatives . He also co- authored a book with Andy Rouse "Noor: Queen of Ranthambore", covering different aspects of tigress Noor's life through a collection of photographs and stories.

Tiger Reserves in Rajasthan

At present there are five tiger reserves in Rajasthan .

Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur;
Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar
Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota,
Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Bundi,
Dholpur-Karauli Reserve . It is the 53rd Tiger reserve of the country

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given in-principle approval to declare Kumbhalgarh as a tiger reserve in Rajasthan. When it is officially notified it will be the 6th tiger reserve of Rajasthan .