NTCA Restricts Definition of Tiger Corridors

On 21 August 2025, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) issued a clarification restricting the definition of tiger corridors mainly to 32 “least cost pathways” identified in its 2014 report, limiting earlier broader criteria.

What are Tiger Corridors?

  • Wildlife pathways connecting tiger habitats, ensuring animal movement, genetic exchange, and long-term survival.
  • Development projects in or around these corridors need statutory clearance under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • Corridors play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance and preventing habitat fragmentation.

Aspect

NTCA’s Earlier Position (July 2025)

Clarification Issued (August 2025)

Court Submission

Affirmed before Bombay HC that corridor identification must consider multiple scientific studies and parameters.

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