Three tigress, two tigers to be reintroduced into Sariska

Jaipur, Mar 22 (UNI) Three tigress and two tigers would soon be reintroduced into Sariska sanctuary in different phases to ensure further breeding of this highly endangered species.

This was stated by the State Forest Minister Laxmi Narayan Dave while participating in the debate during the Zero Hour. While the first phase will see the introduction of three tigeress, the second phase will see reintroduction of two tigers.

The Sariska sanctuary was in the eye of the storm as no tigers have been left in the sanctuary.

He said two villages of Sariska sanctuary have already been evacuated and steps are being initiated to reintroduce tigers into the park.

Villagers of Kankanwadi and two other villages located amidst the Sariska sanctuary are also being relocated.

Mr Dave said most recommendations of the V P Singh committee formed to look into disappearing tigers have been accepted, adding that a Wildlife Board would be set up soon.

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