The threat perception is genuine. A lot will depend on how the final land acquisition bill takes shape and its implementation.
I have read in one newspaper that at present only 5 out of 47 Tiger Reserves in India meet the broad parameters (para 8 above) for long term genetic viability of tigers. These are:


1. Corbett
2. Sundarbans (India-Bangladesh)
3. Bandipur-Nagarhole-Mudumalai landscape
4. Kaziranga
5. Kanha

Other Tiger Reserves need connectivity through corridors with near ones (inter-state in most cases) on an urgent footing. Keeping this in view we expect that the State Governments will notify the T.Rs already cleared by NTCA as early as possible. Centre and States have to join hands in expediting protective steps for restoration, maintenance and improvement of corridors. Time is precious and all concerned have to act fast.

Recently in one case Hon'ble Court has intervened and asked the State why a particular tiger habitat has not yet been declared as a Tiger Reserve even after final approval accorded by NTCA.

Let us hope for the best.

Kind regards,
SaktiWild