Siliguri, Oct. 2 -- West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon on Friday said that a total of six tigers would be introduced in phases into the Buxa Tiger Reserve as part of the state's tiger reintroduction programme.
Speaking at a programme marking the tiger reintroduction in Alipurduar, Oraon said one tigress had already been released in 2026 and five more would be introduced over the next three years - in 2027, 2028 and 2029.
The minister said the reintroduction programme would be implemented in accordance with the guidelines of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Global Tiger Forum. The six tigers would form two units, comprising two males and four females, with the animals being released in a planned manner to...