Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to receive five Royal Bengal Tigers from Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra by the end of September. The move aims to boost genetic diversity within the state’s tiger population, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen wildlife management and conservation.
Three of these majestic big cats will be relocated to the Debrigarh Sanctuary, while the remaining two will be released into the Similipal Tiger Reserve. This strategic relocation is part of a broader genetic diversity programme designed to enhance the resilience of tiger populations in Odisha.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Susanta Nanda, confirmed the development, stating that two dedicated teams led by senior forest officials will soon travel to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to finalize the relocation process. “We have received positive responses from both states, and they have already selected tigers from their core areas. We anticipate that the genetic diversity programme will be operational in Similipal by the end of September,” Nanda said.
To safeguard both the relocated tigers and nearby human communities, Nanda also announced the installation of solar fencing around Debrigarh Sanctuary. This measure is intended to prevent the tigers from wandering into human settlements, thereby reducing the risk of conflict.
Bhubaneswar: The 24th National Para Athletics Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Kalinga Stadium,…
Bhubaneswar: The first phase of the Census—House Listing Operations (HLO)—will commence across all 30 districts…
Bhubaneswar: A Composite Competitiveness Awareness Workshop was held at Bhubaneswar, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders,…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government held discussions with the global energy team of the Tony Blair…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push to industrial growth and employment generation, the Odisha government has…
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the recent fire incident at SCB Medical College and Hospital,…
