Tiger translocation, sanctuary expansion plans mark Wildlife Week culmination in Kota

The Forest Department is working to bring a tigress from Maharashtra to the Hadoti region after the monsoon while also pursuing major wildlife habitat expansion and preybase enrichment in the regions tiger reserves officials said on Thursday at the culmination of the 72nd Wildlife Week celebrations hereThe plans for tiger conservation and expansion of wildlife habitats in HadotiKota Bundi Jhalawar and Baran were highlighted at the closing ceremony of the weeklong celebrations organised under the theme Connected Habitats Sustained Wildlife at Siam AuditoriumT Mohan Raj Chief Conservator of Forests and Field Director of Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve said the proposed translocation of a tigress from Maharashtra would be taken up once postmonsoon conditions allow safer tracking and tranquilisationHe said preybase enrichment programmes are also being undertaken for Ramgarh Vishdhari and Mukundra Tiger Reserves to strengthen habitats and support tiger conservationThe celebrations saw enthusiastic participation from nearly 4500 students from 46 colleges and schools across the district who took part in forest exposure visits competitions and safari activitiesAround 700 wildlife enthusiasts attended the closing ceremony where 105 participants were felicitated for their outstanding contributions and performances in various competitionsThis years celebrations also featured several new initiatives including erickshaw forest tours a Munia Walk and a specialised seminar on wolf conservationAddressing the gathering as the chief guest District Collector Peeyush Samaria said protecting the regions rich biodiversity was a shared responsibilityHighlighting Indias diverse geographical landscape and genetic reservoir of flora and fauna he said Rajasthans distinct ecological variation from west to east reflected its immense natural richnessA balanced coexistence between humans and wildlife is essential to maintain natures equilibrium Samaria said while lauding the Forest Departments conservation effortsHe said the enthusiastic participation of students was a positive indicator for the future stewardship of natureSamaria also said Kota was rapidly emerging on the global stage and expressed confidence that the day is not far when Kota will be globally recognised on the tourism map for its rich natural and wildlife heritagePointing to the regions rich fauna including tigers otters deer gharials vultures and diverse bird species along the Chambal Samaria said combining conservation with naturebased tourism presented a key growth opportunity for HadotiMohan Raj said Kota and the wider Hadoti region held immense potential for wildlife conservation and ecotourismHe expressed gratitude to the district administration police department media and local nature lovers for their collaborative support in driving wildlife initiativesDCF Mukundra National Park Muthu S reaffirmed the departments commitment to habitat protection and said effective wildlife conservation required active community engagement across all sections of societyThe ceremony concluded with the felicitation of outstanding employees students and conservationists followed by a collective pledge by guests and participants to maintain a plasticfree environment and actively participate in environmental protectionThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever