Ranchi, March 7 The Jharkhand forest department is expecting approval from the NTCA this month for its proposal to relocate three tigers, 50 bison, and 50 sambar deer from Madhya Pradesh to the Palamau Tiger Reserve, and plans to begin the process after the summer season, an official said on Saturday.
The relocation aims to increase the population of tigers and bison, which were once abundant in the forest in the Latehar district, he said.
"The state forest department expects to receive approval for its relocation proposal from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) this month," PTR Deputy Director Prajesh Jena told