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NEW DELHI: Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav has announced the translocation of 15 tigers to the states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. This significant move will see 12 tigresses and three tigers relocated, pending central government approval, according to an official statement.
According to the State Forest Statement, the selected tigers will be moved from the renowned Bandhavgarh, Pench, and Kanha tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh. Specifically, six tigresses and two tigers are earmarked for Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan will receive four tigresses, and Odisha will welcome one tiger along with two tigresses. The translocation process will be overseen by authorized veterinarians to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals.
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In addition to this significant translocation, Madhya Pradesh has been actively participating in animal exchange programs. Recently, the state provided two Bengal tigers (one male and one female) from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to Gujarat. In return, Madhya Pradesh received two Asiatic lions from Gujarat’s Sakkarbaug Zoological Park. These lions have been housed in Bhopal’s Van Vihar National Park after travelling over 900 kilometres from Junagadh. The lions are currently in quarantine for care and medical examination.
The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has issued an order outlining the specifics of the tiger translocation. It states that the tigers and tigresses will be transferred from Bandhavgarh, Panna, Kanha, and Pench tiger reserves. The order emphasizes that the process should be supervised by an authorized veterinarian to ensure no harm comes to the tigers during the relocation. The translocation process will proceed with mandatory central government approval.
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Madhya Pradesh’s extensive efforts in tiger conservation have earned it the title of ‘Tiger State,’ with the state housing more than 785 out of India’s total population of 3,800 tigers, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The state’s commitment is further highlighted by its six renowned tiger reserves: Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Panna, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, and Satpura. Additionally, the Centre has recently approved two more tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh: Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhopal and Madhav National Park in Shivpuri district.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s directive to translocate tigers to Rajasthan, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh signifies a collaborative effort to ensure the healthy distribution and conservation of tigers across multiple states, thereby enhancing the overall biodiversity and ecological balance in these regions.
