Rajasthan's First Inter-State Tiger Translocation: Tigress Airlifted to RVTR

• Rajasthan will see its first inter-state tiger translocation, moving a tigress from MP's Pench Tiger Reserve to RVTR in Bundi.
• The tigress will be airlifted, marking the country's second such inter-state relocation attempt after a 2018 failure.
• Approved by NTCA and the Union Ministry of Environment, five tigers are planned for relocation in Phase 1.
• The identified tigress has been radio-collared, and preparations are underway for her transport to RVTR within the next week.
• The project aims to boost the tiger population in Rajasthan and address inbreeding challenges.

Why It Matters: Rajasthan's first inter-state tiger translocation boosts conservation and genetic diversity.