There are 41 tiger reserves in India (21-6-2011) which are governed by Project Tiger which is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.[1] There were an additional six proposed and four approved in principle reserves that are not yet declared.
Goals:
The 53,547 km2 (20,675 sq mi) of declared reserves are operated by state forestry departments “to ensure maintenance of viable populations of the conservation dependent Bengal tigers in India. The tigers are maintained for their scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people”.
The largest Tiger Reserve is the 3,568 km2 (1,378 sq mi) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
Population assessment:
The landmark 2008 report, Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India, published by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, estimated only 1411 adult tigers in existence in India (plus uncensused tigers in the Sundarbans).
The 2010 National Tiger Assessment estimated the total population of tigers in India as 1,706. This exhaustive study indicated that better protected tiger source sites, especially tiger reserves, have maintained viable tiger populations, however, the area occupied by tigers outside protected areas has decreased considerably. This demonstrates the need for securing corridors for tigers to move between source sites. The existing tiger reserves represent around one-third of India's high density forest area.
Management effectiveness
From June, 2010 to July, 2011 the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) undertook an independent Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of all 39 tiger reserves in the country. The category-wise outcome of MEE Process is summarized as follows:
Very Good:
Annamalai, Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Bhadra, Dandeli-Anshi, Kalakad-Mundanthurai, Kanha, Kaziranga, Mudumalai, Parambikulam, Pench (Madhya Pradesh), Periyar, Satpura and Sundarbans
Good:
Buxa, Corbett, Dampa, Dudhwa, Manas, Melghat, Nagarhole, Pakke, Pench (Maharashtra), Ranthambhore and Tadoba-Andhari
Satisfactory:
Achanakmar, Nameri, Namdapha, Sanjay, Sayadari and Valmiki
Poor:
Satkosia
Goals:
The 53,547 km2 (20,675 sq mi) of declared reserves are operated by state forestry departments “to ensure maintenance of viable populations of the conservation dependent Bengal tigers in India. The tigers are maintained for their scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit, education and enjoyment of the people”.
The largest Tiger Reserve is the 3,568 km2 (1,378 sq mi) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve of Andhra Pradesh.
Population assessment:
The landmark 2008 report, Status of the Tigers, Co-predators, and Prey in India, published by the National Tiger Conservation Authority, estimated only 1411 adult tigers in existence in India (plus uncensused tigers in the Sundarbans).
The 2010 National Tiger Assessment estimated the total population of tigers in India as 1,706. This exhaustive study indicated that better protected tiger source sites, especially tiger reserves, have maintained viable tiger populations, however, the area occupied by tigers outside protected areas has decreased considerably. This demonstrates the need for securing corridors for tigers to move between source sites. The existing tiger reserves represent around one-third of India's high density forest area.
Management effectiveness
From June, 2010 to July, 2011 the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) undertook an independent Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) of all 39 tiger reserves in the country. The category-wise outcome of MEE Process is summarized as follows:
Very Good:
Annamalai, Bandhavgarh, Bandipur, Bhadra, Dandeli-Anshi, Kalakad-Mundanthurai, Kanha, Kaziranga, Mudumalai, Parambikulam, Pench (Madhya Pradesh), Periyar, Satpura and Sundarbans
Good:
Buxa, Corbett, Dampa, Dudhwa, Manas, Melghat, Nagarhole, Pakke, Pench (Maharashtra), Ranthambhore and Tadoba-Andhari
Satisfactory:
Achanakmar, Nameri, Namdapha, Sanjay, Sayadari and Valmiki
Poor:
Satkosia
| State | Tiger Reserves | Year Estd. | Est. No. | Total Area (km2) | Management status | Remarks |
| Andhra Pradesh | Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 14 | 3568 | poor | Low tiger densityLeft wing extremism(Naxalite) |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kawal Tiger Reserve | 2011-6-15ref | 42 | 893 | 20 tigers (2010) | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Pakhui Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 26 | 862 | good | Good tiger density |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Namdapha Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 15 | 1985 | satisfactory | Low tiger density, Extremism, encroachment byLisus |
| Assam | Manas Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 4 | 2840 | good | Poor tiger density, Recovering from prolonged disturbance due to Bodo unrest |
| Assam | Kaziranga Tiger Reserve | 2006 | 32 | 859 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Assam | Nameri Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 27 | 344 | satisfactory | Encroachment and tree cutting by locals |
| Bihar | Valmiki Tiger Reserve | 1989-90 | 18 | 840 | satisfactory | Low tiger density extremism |
| Chhattisgarh | Guru Ghasidas National Park | 2010 (pro) | 51 | 2899 | satisfactory | Separated fromSanjay National Park in Madhya Pradesh |
| Chhattisgarh | Indravati Tiger Reserve | 1982-83 | 13 | 2799 | poor | Severely affected by Naxalites, Out of bounds |
| Chhattisgarh | Achanakmar Tiger Reserve[2] | 2008 | 33 | 963 | satisfactory | Low tiger density |
| Chhattisgarh | Udanti & Sitanadi Tiger Reserve | 2008-09 | 30 | 1580 | poor | Low tiger density |
| Goa | Mhadei Tiger Reserve | 2011 (pro) | 52 | [11] | ||
| Jharkhand | Palamau Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 6 | 1026 | Poor | Low tiger density, Left wing extremism |
| Karnataka | Bhadra Tiger Reserve | 1998-99 | 24 | 492 | very good | Low tiger density |
| Karnataka | Nagarhole (extension) Tiger Reserve | 1999–2000 | 37 | 643 | good | Good tiger density |
| Karnataka | Bandipur Tiger Reserve | 1973-74 | 1 | 866 | very good | Good tiger density |
| Karnataka | Dandeli-Anashi Tiger Reserve | 2007 | 34 | 875 | satisfactory | Low tiger density |
| Karnataka | Kudremukh Tiger Reserve | 2011 | 41 | 360[10] | 20 tigers (2010) | |
| Karnataka | Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary | 2010 | 40 | 540 [3] | 17 tigers (2005) | |
| Karnataka | Bannerghatta tiger and lion reserve | 1978 | 104 | zoo | not a Project Tiger reserve | |
| Kerala | Periyar Tiger Reserve | 1978-79 | 10 | 925 | very good | There are an estimated 53 tigers(2010) in the reserve. |
| Kerala | Parambikulam Tiger Reserve | 2010 | 38 | 391 | very good | Moderate tiger density |
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