The High Court of Chhattisgarh at Bilaspur has taken note of the measures taken by the State Forest Department to protect tigers in the state.
In a suo motu Public Interest Litigation, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal had directed the State to take steps to curb the deaths of tigers.
In response, the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Wildlife, Department of Forest, Chhattisgarh, filed an affidavit detailing the measures taken by the State.
According to the affidavit, the State has taken various steps to protect tigers, including the issuance of detailed guidelines to ensure their safety.
The guidelines, issued on January 1, 2025, aim to minimize human-tiger conflict and ensure the effective protection and preservation of tigers in the state.
The State has also organized a 3-day workshop to enhance the skills of field veterinarians in treating and caring for tigers.
Furthermore, the State has decided to implement the “Bagh Mitra” scheme, inspired by the successful model from Uttar Pradesh.
The scheme aims to minimize human-tiger conflict by training villagers to protect tiger habitats.
The affidavit also stated that no tiger deaths have been reported in the State since November 21, 2024.
The Court, taking note of the measures taken by the State, has decided to keep the matter pending to monitor the situation.
The matter has been listed for further hearing on April 15, 2025.
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