In an effort to decentralise tiger conservation in the country, the government has created four posts in the rank of Inspector General of Forests for three regional offices, as well as the headquarters, of the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
This move is expected to help in “closer monitoring at the regional level” of the conservation efforts in the 39 tiger reserves located in 17 tiger states.
The Union Cabinet approved the decision on Thursday. The three regional offices will be located in Nagpur, Guwahati and Bangalore.
