Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with NTCA

• 22 Feb 2024

Arunachal Pradesh recently signed MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to establish its first Special Tiger Protection Force.

• The force will comprise 336 personnel deployed across three tiger reserves.
• NTCA will provide funding support for raising and deploying the force.
• Lack of dedicated protection force and infrastructure posed challenges to tiger conservation.
• Tiger census data revealed a significant decline in tiger population, prompting urgent action.
• The STPF aims to prevent poaching and safeguard wildlife assets of the state.
• The initiative is expected to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts and protect tiger habitats.