Maharashtra Reports 41 Tiger Deaths in 2025, Plans Safety Measures

In 2025, Maharashtra recorded 41 tiger deaths, with 28 due to natural causes, eight from accidents, four from electrocution, and one from poaching, State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik informed the Assembly. The Ballarshah-Gondia railway line, passing through key tiger reserves, is noted as a vulnerable area with five tiger deaths since 2011. The government plans safety measures including underpasses, speed limits, and waste management, alongside proposing recruitment for Rapid Rescue Units to address human-wildlife conflicts amid rising tiger populations.