Pawan Kalyan Thanks Fadnavis for Translocation of 2 Female Tigers to AP
The introduction of female tigers will help overcome the challenges of inbreeding, enhance genetic diversity, strengthen the long-term viability of the population, and contribute to a healthy, self-sustaining tiger landscape: Pawan Kalyan
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said he took part in a warm and productive meeting with the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.
“We discussed a range of issues of mutual interest and explored opportunities for greater cooperation between our two States,” he said in a post on “X’.
“I conveyed my sincere thanks to him for Maharashtra's support in facilitating the translocation of two female tigers to Andhra Pradesh. This generous gesture marks an important milestone in our efforts to restore a thriving tiger population in the Eastern Ghats,” he said.
“The introduction of female tigers will help overcome the challenges of inbreeding, enhance genetic diversity, strengthen the long-term viability of the population, and contribute to a healthy, self-sustaining tiger landscape,” Pawan Kalyan said.
“This collaborative conservation effort reflects our shared commitment to protecting biodiversity through science-based and sustainable wildlife management. I am confident that the partnership between Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra will contribute significantly to the long-term conservation of tigers in the Eastern Ghats,’ he added.
“I also express my gratitude to the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav for his continued guidance in taking this initiative forward. I look forward to continued collaboration with the Maharashtra government and all stakeholders in advancing wildlife conservation,” Pawan Kalyan said.
