Press Brief: Cabinet Approves Decentralization And Strengthening Of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

Welcoming the decision, the Minister of State (I/C), Shri Jairam Ramesh said: “This is a great step forward. There was a crying need for decentralization so that we can enhance the monitoring of our conservation efforts and improve the quality and timeliness of support we give the field directors of our 39 tiger reserves across the country. There is no doubt that today's decision will strengthen the capacity of the NTCA to deliver on its mandate, and provide new teeth to our tiger conservation efforts." Please click here to read the document.