Bhubaneswar: In good news for wildlife lovers, the count of tigers in the forests of Odisha has gone up to 30 and eight cubs. In 2022, the tiger population in Odisha was 20.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gladly shared that the first All Odisha Tiger Estimation has established the presence of 30 tigers and 8 cubs in the forests of Odisha, up from 20 reported during 2022, and Similipal Tiger Reserve is now home to 27 tigers.
The Odisha CM also praised the Forest Department for its sustained effort to create a hospitable habitat for our national animal to flourish.
Here’s the CM’s post:-
Glad to share that first All Odisha Tiger Estimation has established the presence of 30 tigers and 8 cubs in the forests of #Odisha, up from 20 reported during 2022. #Similipal Tiger Reserve is now home to 27 tigers. Commend @ForestDeptt for its sustained effort to create a… pic.twitter.com/UVWoPlqfkE
— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) February 26, 2024
