After approval from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), a senior forest official familiar with the development said, “The NTCA has given in principle approval for relocating five tigers to Rajasthan from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. This initiative will not only help populate tiger reserves but also prevent inbreeding and establish a fresh gene pool.”
Rajasthan currently does not have enough tigers in Ranthambore or Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) that could be relocated to other reserves within the state. Thus, tigers from other states can be moved to reserves such as Ramgarh Vishdhari (Bundi) and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota (MHTR).
MHTR has two adult tigers—a male and a female—and Ramgarh Vishdhari has five, including two cubs.
Earlier in March 2024, the government in Uttarakhand has given permission to move four tigers to Rajasthan in response to a request from the western state’s authorities. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand is also considering a similar request from Odisha to relocate three tigers.
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)
In 2005, a body was created under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change to help conserve tigers.
This body was established based on the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force and was made possible by the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. The body has specific powers and functions assigned to it, with the goal of strengthening tiger conservation efforts.
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