All India Tiger Estimation 2026 Begins in Rangareddy, Carnivore Survey Underway in Chevella Forests
All India Tiger Estimation 2026 activities have begun in Rangareddy district, Telangana, with carnivore surveys underway in Chevella forests using trial path and line transect methods.
The All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 week-long activities have begun in Rangareddy district, with detailed wildlife surveys being conducted in the Chevella forest region. The programme aims to assess tiger population, biodiversity status, and conservation goals, while also creating public awareness about forest and wildlife protection.
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As part of the nationwide exercise, surveys are being carried out under the supervision of Forest Range Officers from Chilkur and Mudimyala Reserve Forest.
Carnivore Survey Enters Second Day
Forest Range Officer Laxman stated that carnivore estimation activities are being conducted as part of the second day of the survey.
- A trial path survey was conducted in Mudimyala Reserve Forest
- The focus is on carnivorous animals, including their movement and habitat signs
- The All India Tiger Estimation programme is conducted once every four years
How the Wildlife Survey Is Conducted
The Forest Department follows a scientific and systematic approach during the estimation process:
- Three days are dedicated to carnivore surveys using the trial path method
- Carnivorous animals usually move along fixed paths, making it easier to track:
- Footprints
- Scratches on trees
- Broken branches and markings
- Line transect surveys are conducted for herbivorous animals
- Herbivores are usually found within bushes and forest patches, which are documented through RBO line transect methods
Schedule of AITE 2026 Week Celebrations
- The All India Tiger Estimation 2026 week will be observed from 20th to 25th
- Data collection through line transects and trial paths will continue during this period
- The collected data will support national-level wildlife conservation planning
The All India Tiger Estimation 2026 activities in Rangareddy district underline the importance of scientific wildlife monitoring and forest conservation, strengthening India’s long-term commitment to protecting tigers and their natural habitats.
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