Sambalpur, Jan 5: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is set to receive two new tigers in the future, Forest, Environment & Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said on Saturday. He stated that the state government is in constant coordination with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) regarding the plan.

The Minister said that efforts are underway to bring two tigers to Debrigarh, but emphasized that support from local communities is crucial for the success of the initiative. Discussions with local residents are currently in progress to ensure cooperation.

Referring to previous conservation efforts, Khuntia said that two tigers, Yamuna and Jinta, were earlier brought to Similipal. However, the breeding programme has not yet achieved success, though both tigers are safe and being closely monitored.

He added that continuous efforts are being made to encourage breeding, with GPS tracking and camera-based monitoring systems in place to ensure the safety and movement of the tigers.