PENCH TIGRESS SHIFTEDto Rajasthan by MI- 17 helicopter

 

 

PENCH Tiger Reserve, Seoni has successfully transported the three years old tigress to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, on Monday. The translocation was carried out safely using an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter. This translocation operation was meticulously planned and executed over the past one month following scientific protocols. The Pench Tiger Reserve manage ment identified a suitable tigress and continuously tracked and monitored her using advanced AI-based camera traps and motion sensor cameras. Around 50 cameras were installed in the area for this purpose.The operation was conducted in close coordination with the Rajasthan Forest Department. Suganaram Jat, Chief Conservator of Forests, Rajasthan and Dr Tejinder, Veterinarian, co ordinated the mission over the past month and remained pres ent at Pench Tiger Reserve for the last eight days to closely moni tor the operation.

 

The translocation was suc cessfully completed under the guidance of Field Director Devprasad J., with the support of Deputy Director Rajnish Kumar Singh, Pench Tiger Reserve. The tigress was tranquilised by Dr Akhilesh Mishra and Dr Prashant, along with the Wildlife Conservation Trust team, with assistance from Dr Kajal and Dr Amol (Veterinary College, Jabalpur) and Field Biologist Animesh Chavhan. During the translocation from Pench Tiger Reserve to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, the Pench team was led by Mission Leader and Assistant Director Gurleen Kaur (IFS), Senior Veterinarian Dr Mishra, Veterinarian Dr Prashant Deshmukh (Wildlife Conservation Trust) and Range Officer Lokesh Kumar Chaudhary, Pench Tiger Reserve, Seoni. They accompanied the Rajasthan officials aboard the MI-17 helicopter to ensure the safe transfer of the tigress, demonstrating effective inter-state co-ordination and operational efficiency.

 

The success of this mission was significantly supported by the dedicated efforts of the field staff from Kurai and Rukhad ranges of Pench Tiger Reserve. The staff worked tirelessly, checking camera traps twice daily, conducting regular patrols, and continuously tracking signs of the identified tigress from 6 am to 6 pm each day. This successful translocation marks an important mile stone in strengthening tiger conservation through inter state coordination, support from the Indian Air Force and scientific wildlife management. It will contribute to enhancing genetic diversity across tiger landscapes and reinforce long-term conservation efforts in India.