Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik revealed to the Legislative Assembly that 41 tigers passed away in the state in 2025 due to various reasons like natural causes, accidents, electrocution, and poaching. Of these fatalities, 28 were due to natural causes, eight from accidents, four from electrocution, and one due to poaching. The government has taken steps to prevent such deaths, including constructing underpasses and overpasses in forest areas along proposed railway lines to reduce accidents.
Several measures have been put in place to prevent wildlife deaths in Maharashtra, especially in railway accidents. The Railways has been instructed to build underpasses and overpasses in forest areas along new railway lines. Trains passing through forest stretches are limited to a speed of 40 kmph to lower the risk of wildlife collisions. To combat poaching, regular patrolling is conducted by the Special Tiger Protection Force, informers are appointed at the range level, and wireless communication systems have been activated in sensitive areas for better surveillance.
To enhance wildlife protection, the government has implemented various strategies, including regular patrolling by the Special Tiger Protection Force, appointing informers at the range level, and activating wireless communication systems in sensitive areas. Check posts have been set up in vulnerable zones for vehicle inspections and monitoring suspicious activities. Additionally, camera traps have been installed at tiger corridors and waterholes to monitor wildlife movement and prevent illegal activities.
