PrelimsEnvironment & Ecology
NTCA Gives In-Principle Nod to Resume Satkosia Tiger Re-introduction
September 9, 20265 min read
Tiger ConservationProtected Areas
### Why in News?
- The **National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)** gave **in-principle approval** to Odisha’s proposal to resume tiger re-introduction in **Satkosia Tiger Reserve**.
### Key Details
- The earlier translocation programme had stalled in **2018** after the death of one tiger and conflict involving another.
- Before revival, recommendations include **voluntary village relocation, prey augmentation, creation of inviolate spaces, staff capacity-building and stronger protection**.
- The State Forest Department must assess conditions before seeking final approval for actual translocation.
### Exam Connect
- **NTCA** → Statutory body for tiger conservation under the Wildlife (Protection) Act framework.
- **Satkosia Tiger Reserve** → Odisha.