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Agriculture
Chhattisgarh sanctuary set to receive 50 blackbucks after 50‑year loss
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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The wildlife sanctuary in Chhattisgarh, which lost its entire blackbuck population five decades ago, is preparing to introduce 50 blackbucks to restore the species.
The Chhattisgarh wildlife sanctuary that saw its blackbuck herd disappear fifty years ago is now gearing up for a major reintroduction effort. Authorities have secured fifty healthy blackbucks from a donor facility and plan to release them into the protected area within the next few weeks.
The move is part of a broader state‑wide initiative to revive native grassland species that have suffered from habitat loss and poaching. Forest officials say the new arrivals will be monitored closely, with supplementary feeding and anti‑poaching patrols to ensure their survival.
Conservationists view the operation as a critical step toward restoring ecological balance in the region’s grasslands, which support a range of fauna and flora. The success of this program could set a precedent for similar efforts in other parts of India.
The move is part of a broader state‑wide initiative to revive native grassland species that have suffered from habitat loss and poaching. Forest officials say the new arrivals will be monitored closely, with supplementary feeding and anti‑poaching patrols to ensure their survival.
Conservationists view the operation as a critical step toward restoring ecological balance in the region’s grasslands, which support a range of fauna and flora. The success of this program could set a precedent for similar efforts in other parts of India.