Chief Minister has launched Nilgiris Tahr Project to conserve the state animal, on October 12.
The implementation cost of the Nilgiris Tahr Project will be Rs 25.14 crore.
It will be used during a period of 5 years from 2022 to 2027.
The project will follow a multi-pronged strategy, including synchronised surveys to estimate numbers of Nilgiri Tahr individuals through the use of Radio Telemetry, including Radio collaring and others.
Nilgiri Tahr is endemic to Western Ghats.
Valparai in Anamalai Tiger Reserve serves as a conducive habitat for Nilgiri Tahr.