Two tigresses from MP to be released in Dahod forest

Gujarat is set to take an important step towards strengthening its tiger population. Under a special wildlife conservation project, two tigresses from Madhya Pradesh will soon be brought to the forests of Dahod. The move aims to support the long-term settlement of tigers in the region and help increase their population.

This project is being carried out by the Gujarat Forest Department in coordination with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). It comes after a tiger from Madhya Pradesh was found to have settled in the Dahod forest area, creating an opportunity to establish a stable tiger population in the region.

To prepare for the project, teams from the NTCA and the Wildlife Institute of India’s Tiger Cell in Dehradun visited Dahod in April. They conducted a three-day training programme for local forest officials. The training focused on tiger conservation, monitoring techniques, protection measures, and methods of identifying male and female tigers through their paw prints.

Forest authorities have also increased monitoring efforts in the area. Fourteen night-vision cameras have been installed in the Sagatala forest range to track tiger movements and ensure their safety. These cameras are helping officials closely observe the activities of the tiger currently living in the region.

According to forest department sources, the tiger has been mainly spotted in the Kajeta and Sagatala ranges of Dahod. Once the two tigresses are released, officials hope the animals will breed naturally and establish a permanent tiger population in the area.

Wildlife experts believe the project could boost biodiversity in Gujarat and may also create new opportunities for eco-tourism in the future.