Maharashtra State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik reported 41 tiger deaths in 2025 and announced a recruitment plan for specialized wildlife protection units
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Maharashtra State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik reported 41 tiger deaths in 2025 and announced a recruitment plan for specialized wildlife protection units.
Background
Maharashtra recorded 41 tiger deaths in 2025, primarily due to natural causes. The state plans to recruit 368 personnel for Rapid Rescue Units, Tiger Cell (TCC), and Elephant Tracking Teams.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact41 tigers died in Maharashtra in 2025
- PlaceBallarshah-Gondia railway line is the site for proposed safety measures
- Fact368 personnel to be recruited for Rapid Rescue Units, Tiger Cell (TCC), and Elephant Tracking Teams
- EnvironmentSafety measures include underpasses and speed limits to prevent tiger fatalities from accidents
For Mains
Q. Discuss the measures required to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and ensure the conservation of flagship species like tigers in fragmented habitats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Need for wildlife-friendly railway infrastructure like underpasses and overpasses
- Enforcement gap: Requirement for specialized rapid response units to manage immediate human-wildlife conflict
- Habitat fragmentation: Impact of railway corridors on tiger movement and mortality rates
Keywords: Human-wildlife conflict · Flagship species · Habitat fragmentation · Wildlife conservation · Rapid Rescue Units
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