Goa Government Disputes Tiger Reserve Declaration Before Supreme Court

Imagine a special area in Goa where tigers sometimes pass through.

The government is being asked to make this area a protected 'tiger reserve.'

The government is hesitant, saying there aren't many tigers living there permanently, and it would be hard to manage.

They also worry about how it would affect local people, possibly requiring them to move.

An environmental group thinks the area should be protected, saying tigers need it.

The case has gone to the Supreme Court, and a special committee is checking out the situation to help them decide.