RAMGARH TIGER RESERVE

• RAMGARH TIGER RESERVE declared the 4th tiger reserve of Rajasthan and the 52nd in India in May 2022 

• Serves as a crucial wildlife corridor between Ranthambore and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserves 

 Biodiversity & Wildlife

• Apart from tigers, the reserve is home to:

  • Indian wolf, leopard, striped hyena, sloth bear

  • Golden jackal, chinkara, nilgai, fox 

  • Aquatic species, thanks to Chambal inclusion.

 Tigers & Conservation

• Historically a tiger habitat since becoming a sanctuary in 1982; tigers moved between Ranthambore and Ramgarh 

• Notably, tigress T-102 was translocated here in July 2022 to pair with T-115 and ease population pressure in Ranthambore 

• Conservation efforts include large core buffer, enclosures, and habitat improvements.

 Benefits & Future Plans

• Strengthens genetic exchange and tiger corridor connectivity across reserves 

• Boosts eco‑tourism, generating research, local employment, and sustainable growth 

• Plans underway for:

  • Structured divisions and ranger ranges

  • Introduction of herbivores (e.g. cheetals) and possible tigress relocation post‑monsoon 

 Why It Matters

• Offers space for dispersal of tigers from crowded reserves.

• Protects species diversity and improves aquatic ecosystems.

• Enhances regional protection efforts and rural livelihoods through tourism.