India has not only independently assessed the effectiveness of 28 tiger reserves in 2005-2006, but has taken this process forward, by extending this evaluation in 2010-11 to all 39 tiger reserves. The outcomes of this assessment are encouraging and despite all odds, our park managers and front-line staff are putting up a valiant effort to conserve our natural heritage. I understand that better protection is required for the five tiger reserves, located in the 'Red Corridor'. This is a daunting task, and I urge all sections of society to cooperate with us and support our forest and field staff.
I hope that field managers, across all parks closely monitor the performance of the 30 `headline indicators' tailored around the conservation needs of India, to ensure the long-term conservation of our magnificent tigers and the biological diversity that tiger reserves harbour.
I take this opportunity to compliment the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Chief Wildlife Wardens of all Tiger Range States and above all the park managers and the front-line staff for their valuable contribution in securing the conservation of our national animal. Download the completer report here.
Source: Jayanthi Natarajan, MoEF, New Delhi.
For further details:
Link to the "Status of Tigers, Co-predators and their Prey, 2010" report:
http://www2.wii.gov.in/publications/researchreports/2011/tiger/staus_tiger_2010.pdf
Measuring the Management Effectiveness of Tiger Reserves in India:
http://www2.wii.gov.in/publications/researchreports/2011/tiger/meetr_tiger_2011.pdf
