Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Three elephants arrive at Buxa Tiger Reserve
Three trained elephants named Sarothi, Vittala, and Bharot were brought to the Buxa Tiger Reserve from Jaldapara National Park.
They will help monitor a royal Bengal tigress that will be introduced to the reserve.
The tigress will be fitted with a radio collar, and three teams of mahouts on elephants will track her 24/7.
The forest minister also mentioned plans to relocate villages from the core area of the reserve and plant 300,000 saplings across Alipurduar district.
The tigress is expected to be released on 2 October, with senior officials attending the event.
The project aims to boost biodiversity, tourism, and create livelihood opportunities in the Dooars region.
Three trained elephants arrive at Buxa Tiger Reserve for tiger monitoring.
Tigress to be introduced from Bihar or Assam and fitted with a radio collar.
Three teams of mahouts on elephants to monitor the tigress round the clock.
Village relocation from the core area of BTR essential for long-term success.
Government plans to plant 300,000 saplings across Alipurduar district.
- Who
- Forest officials, Forest minister Manoj Oraon, three experienced mahouts
- What
- Three trained elephants arrive at Buxa Tiger Reserve ahead of royal Bengal tiger introduction
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Buxa Tiger Reserve, Nimati range office campus, Rajabhatkhawa
- Why
- To prepare for the introduction of a royal Bengal tiger and monitor its movement
Tiger Conservation
Village Relocation
Tiger Introduction
Tiger Conservation
Introducing tigers will boost biodiversity and tourism in the region.
Village Relocation
Relocating villages is essential for the long-term success of the tiger conservation project.
- Elephants
- Sarothi, Vittala, Bharot
- Source
- Jaldapara National Park
- Destination
- Buxa Tiger Reserve
- Tiger Source
- Bihar or Assam
- Monitoring Teams
- Three teams, each mounted on a kunki
- Saplings
- 3,00,000
- Release Date
- 2 October
