18 years on, Sariska’s tiger reintroduction pushes Centre to act on big cat-deficient reserves
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Environment Ministry released a report identifying 25 tiger reserves requiring priority interventions to establish viable populations due to low tiger density or prey abundance.
Background
The report identifies 25 tiger reserves needing science-led interventions and 13 tiger reserves with optimal conditions to serve as source populations. It emphasizes community participation and scientific assessments, citing the Satkosia Tiger Reserve translocation as a past failure.
Facts for Prelims
- EnvironmentTiger reserves are established under the Project Tiger initiative launched in 1973
- PlaceSatkosia Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha
- Fact25 tiger reserves have been identified as priority areas for population replenishment
- Fact13 tiger reserves are identified as source populations for tiger translocation
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of science-led interventions and community participation in ensuring the success of tiger reintroduction programs in tiger-deficient reserves in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological viability: Ensuring prey base density and habitat connectivity before tiger translocation
- Community-centric conservation: Mitigating human-wildlife conflict through local participation and benefit-sharing
- Scientific monitoring: Utilizing rigorous population dynamics assessments to prevent translocation failures like Satkosia
Keywords: In-situ conservation · Population dynamics · Habitat restoration · Community-led conservation · Biodiversity management
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