Dehradun, Oct. 14 -- Rajaji Tiger Reserve has been selected as the training ground for officers learning tiger counting (Census of tigers) methods for several northern Indian states. Not only the officials from Uttarakhand, but also experts and forest officers from Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh will gather at the reserve's classroom facilities to study the intricacies of tiger population estimation. The programme aims at preparing participants for the nationwide tiger census scheduled for 2026. It may, however, be noted that Rajaji Tiger Reserve has far fewer tigers as compared to the adjoining Corbett Tiger Reserve.
The reserve has been identified as a key training centre as part of preparations for the forthcoming tiger estimation ...