West Bengal Begins Buxa Tiger Reintroduction Project with Tigress from Bihar
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Buxa Tiger Reserve Reintroduction Project |
| Location | Buxa Tiger Reserve, West Bengal |
| Objective | Restore stable tiger population through scientific translocation. |
| Implementing Agencies | West Bengal Forest Department & National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). |
| First Relocation | Tigress from Valmiki Tiger Reserve, Bihar (pending Bihar Govt. approval). |
| Habitat Preparation | Since 2016-17: Prey base enhancement, protection measures, relocation of Bhutia Basti, Gangutia villages; Jayanti village relocation in progress. |