Scientific Reintroduction of Blackbucks in Barnawapara Sanctuary: 34 Released in Two Phases

Raipur, March 2026: Blackbucks have been successfully reintroduced into their natural habitat in the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary using scientific methods. A total of 34 blackbucks were safely released in two phases from the Blackbuck Conservation Centre located within the sanctuary. The target for this year is to reintroduce 60 blackbucks.

The translocation process was carried out strictly following scientific protocols, ensuring that the animals were released into the forest without any disturbance. The released blackbucks have now joined the existing population residing in the Rampur grassland area. Officials stated that the addition of this new group is expected to bring positive changes to the local ecosystem, and the Forest Department will continue to monitor them closely in the coming days.

Blackbucks, which had once disappeared from the landscape of Chhattisgarh, are now set to thrive again in their natural habitat through these conservation efforts.

It is noteworthy that the conservation of blackbucks in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary is being carried out under the guidance of Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Arun Pandey, with effective leadership from Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Satovisha Samaddar, and active efforts by Divisional Forest Officer Dhammsheel Ganveer.

During this significant conservation initiative, Superintendent of Barnawapara Krishanu Chandrakar, Range Officers Ms. Kavita Thakur and Mr. Suryaprakash Jadhav, Assistant Range Officer Gitesh Banjare, Field Biologist Saurav Mehra, Veterinary Doctor Jaykishor Jadia, along with the entire staff of Barnawapara Sanctuary, were present.