Buxa Tiger Reintroduction Delayed by Human Settlements

The plan to bring tigers back to Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal is taking longer than expected.

The main problem is that there are still villages inside the core forest area where the tigers should live.

Officials are working to move these villages out, but it's not finished yet.

Some families have already been moved, but bigger villages like Jayanti are still there.

The goal is to make sure the tigers have a safe place to live without people around.

Once all the villages are moved, the plan is to bring at least 12 tigers from Assam to Buxa.

The last time a tiger was seen in Buxa was at the end of 2023.

Officials are hoping that by moving the villages, they can help the tigers thrive in their natural habitat.