Arunachal Pradesh signs MoU with NTCA

Arunachal Pradesh recently signed MoU with National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to establish its first Special Tiger Protection Force.

The force will comprise 336 personnel deployed across three tiger reserves.
NTCA will provide funding support for raising and deploying the force.
Lack of dedicated protection force and infrastructure posed challenges to tiger conservation.
Tiger census data revealed a significant decline in tiger population, prompting urgent action.
The STPF aims to prevent poaching and safeguard wildlife assets of the state.
The initiative is expected to strengthen wildlife conservation efforts and protect tiger habitats.