NAMDAPHA TIGER RESERVE

July 26, 2019

Conservation of the Royal Bengal Tiger has taken a hit in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve as the authorities have discontinued the services of 53 frontline staff and all casual employees.

About: 

  • The Namdapha Protected area is a Tiger Reserve and a national park. 

  • Location: 
    • It is India’s easternmost tiger reserve. 

    • It is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh near the international border with Myanmar. 

    • The area is located between Dapha Bum ridge of Mishmi Hills, outspurs of North Eastern Himalayas and Patkai Ranges. 



  • Namdapha river: Namdapha is in fact the name of a river which originates from Daphabum and meets Noa-Dehing river. This river flows right across in a North-South direction of the National Park and hence the name Namdapha has been given. 

Source : The Hindu