Tiger population in Mudumalai at 114 based on 2022 estimate
The question asked for the current tiger population in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, steps taken to increase it, and data on human casualties and compensation for human-elephant conflicts in Nilgiris District since 2014. It was directed to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Asked by Shri Matheswaran V S; Answered by the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Shri Bhupender Yadav).
- Tiger population in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is 114 (based on 2022 estimation).
- Conservation steps include funding via CSS-IDWH, deployment of Tiger Protection Forces, anti-poaching operations, and use of M-STrIPES application.
- Total human deaths due to elephant conflict in Nilgiris District from 2014 to July 2026 is 129.
- Total compensation paid for these incidents is Rs. 583.00 lakhs.
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Parliamentary Q&A
10.08.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Tiger Population in Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q316 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 10.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |