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.
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NTCA’s Earlier Position (July 2025) |
Clarification Issued (August 2025) |
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Court Submission |
Affirmed before Bombay HC that corridor identification must consider multiple scientific studies and parameters. |
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