Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Kawal Tiger Reserve Aims to Reintroduce Tigers
Imagine a place where tigers used to live, but they haven't been there for a long time.
Now, the people in charge want to bring tigers back!
They're talking to another place that has lots of tigers and asking if they can borrow a couple.
Before the tigers can move, the people need to make sure there's a safe place for the tigers to live, with plenty of food.
They also need to fix a problem where it's hard for tigers to get to this place.
The government made a decision about this land, but had to change it because people worried it would cause problems.
Telangana's Kawal tiger reserve plans to reintroduce tigers after 13 years.
Maharashtra has agreed to translocate two tigers if Telangana provides a safe habitat.
The Telangana forest department is assessing the habitat and prey base.
Lack of forest connectivity hinders tigers from reaching Kawal from KB Asifabad district.
Government decision on GO 49 was made following village concerns over restrictions.
- Who
- Telangana and Maharashtra forest departments, National Tiger Conservation Authority.
- What
- Plan to reintroduce tigers to Kawal tiger reserve.
- When
- Ongoing discussions.
- Where
- Kawal tiger reserve, Telangana and forests of Maharashtra.
- Why
- To re-establish a tiger population in Kawal and ensure a safe environment.
Concerns over Conservation Reserve
Government Assurance
GO 49 Implications
Concerns over Conservation Reserve
Villagers fear restrictions on their activities and land use.
Government Assurance
Government assures conservation zone is similar to reserve forest and no new restrictions will be imposed.
- Location
- Kawal Tiger Reserve, Telangana
- Tiger Absence
- 13 years
- Proposed Action
- Translocation of tigers from Maharashtra
- Involved Parties
- Telangana and Maharashtra forest departments, NTCA
- Primary Consideration
- Safe habitat and prey base
- Key Individuals
- A. Shankaran, Elusing Meru, Dr. C. Suvarna