With reference to the tiger translocation project mentioned in the news, consider the following statements: 1. The project is a three-year initiative spanning the financial years 2023-24 to 2027-28. 2. Tigress T138 was relocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve to Buxa Tiger Reserve. 3. The release was conducted to mark the start of World Wildlife Week 2026. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Bhupender Yadav and Suvendu Adhikari release three-year-old tigress T138 into Buxa Tiger Reserve

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Species, protected areas & wetlands· Prelims· 2 October 2026

Tiger translocation and habitat augmentation: a key GS3 Environment and Ecology case study.

Why in news

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari released a three-year-old tigress, T138, into the Buxa Tiger Reserve to mark the start of World Wildlife Week, 2026.

Background

Tigress T138 was relocated from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve to the Buxa Tiger Reserve. The release is part of a five-year project spanning financial years 2023-24 to 2027-28 aimed at augmenting tiger populations and improving habitats.

Facts for Prelims

EnvironmentT138: A three-year-old tigress relocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve to Buxa Tiger Reserve
FactProject duration: Five-year project covering financial years 2023-24 to 2027-28
FactWorld Wildlife Week, 2026: Commenced on October 02, 2026

Prelims practice question

With reference to the tiger translocation project mentioned in the news, consider the following statements:

The project is a three-year initiative spanning the financial years 2023-24 to 2027-28.
Tigress T138 was relocated from Valmiki Tiger Reserve to Buxa Tiger Reserve.
The release was conducted to mark the start of World Wildlife Week 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states it is a five-year project.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the ecological and logistical challenges involved in tiger translocation projects to augment populations and improve habitats in fragmented tiger reserves.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Habitat suitability: Ensuring prey base and territorial space for translocated tigers
Genetic diversity: Managing population health through strategic relocation of individuals
Inter-state cooperation: Coordinating tiger conservation efforts between Bihar and the host state

Keywords: Tiger translocation · Habitat augmentation · Wildlife conservation · In-situ conservation · Population dynamics

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