Manish Singanjude

Researcher | Project Tiger|#Ecology|#Carnivores|#Canids |#Megaherbivore
Tweets are own have nothing to do with my employer.

[National Tiger Conservation Authority @ntca_india]

A significant milestone for Gujarat!

For the first time, a Training of Trainers workshop for the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 was conducted at Jambughoda Wildlife Sanctuary, bringing together over 100 participants from across the state.

The workshop focused on strengthening the capacity of frontline forest officers through comprehensive training on AITE protocols. Participants were equipped with essential ecological monitoring techniques, including sign surveys and line transect methods for estimating tigers, co-predators, and prey species.

In addition, hands-on sessions were conducted on the use of the M-STrIPES mobile application, enabling accurate, real-time data collection and monitoring in the field.

#AITE6 #NTCA #AmritKaalKaTigerVision
@GujForestDept @wii_india @MSTrIPES @PMOIndia @moefcc @PIB_India @EnvironmentPib @IBCA_official @Unitedfortigers

[Kanha Tiger Reserve @TrKanha]

In January 2026, frontline forest staff covered an incredible 96,938 km through systematic #patrols across #Kanha. From foot patrols deep in forests to #monitoring sensitive areas on elephants, every step strengthens protection, safeguards habitats and tracks wildlife movement

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Training for AITE 2026 Research Biologists at Rajaji Tiger Reserve kicks off at Rajaji Tiger Reserve! Mastering field sampling, monitoring techniques, and cutting-edge tech like camera traps, GPS, & MSTrIPES. Field biologists in action!

@moefcc @ntca_india @wii_india @rajaji_gov #MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @Gobindsagarbha1

[Manish Singanjude @manishwild]

RT @ntca_india: Reminiscing the year that it was!! 🐅🇮🇳

2025 marked major conservation milestones with the designation of Madhav Tiger Rese…

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Exciting times in Sikkim! For the first time, the state is hosting AITE 2026 training by NTCA Tiger Cell WII. Over 200 participants gearing up with Phase 1 Polygon search sampling protocol & Phase 3 Camera trapping protocols.

Hands-on sessions include mSTRIPES app training & field sessions during the workshop. Sikkim's on the tiger trail like never before!
@moefcc @ntca_india @wii_india @sikenvis
@sikkimforests @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @jkbora @manishwild @GobindsagarBha1

[Pench Tiger Reserve @PenchMP]

Great to see such minds come on one platform to have discussion on Mega Herbivores.

[National Tiger Conservation Authority @ntca_india]

At Nameri Tiger Reserve, Day 3 of the ToT began with a line transect walk for participants from tiger reserves and a polygon search for those from non-TR areas, along with hands-on use of the M-STrIPES Ecological and Polygon Mobile apps.

#AITE6 #NTCA #ProjectTiger
@namerinptr @wii_india @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @moefcc @PMOIndia @PIB_India @EnvironmentPib @IBCA_official @Unitedfortigers

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Hope is taking root again!
20 years after the #tsunami and coastal uplift, North Andaman’s mangrove is a curious story of loss and resilience.
📉 183 km² of mangrove loss
🌊 150 km² of new potential areas for mangrove colonization
🌱 14 km² naturally recolonized

Can these potential mangrove sites contribute to the ambitious #MISHTI programme to restore mangroves in India?

Follow our recent publication in the journal Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment to know more:
https://t.co/WNFrcHk7P7

@moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @AndamanForests @IndiaDST @ruffordgrants @AnoopRajSingh23 @nehrutp @SnehaPandeyy @Sirolagaurav @Thiru771

#EcologicalSuccession #Andaman #mangrove #bluecarbon

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Release of Publications : “Status of Elephants in India: DNA-based Synchronous All India Population Estimation of Elephants (SAIEE)” presents a comprehensive overview of the current status, distribution, and population trends of wild elephants across India, based on the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation, or SAIEE 2021–25. Through extensive field surveys, camera trapping, and genetic mark–recapture methods, applied within a spatially explicit framework, the study provides a detailed and scientifically grounded understanding of elephant populations across different habitats.

It also establishes a baseline for future work on the genetic prioritization of elephant populations across the country, while the spatial abundance data will help guide efforts to manage and reduce human–elephant conflict more effectively. Beyond the data and analysis, this report highlights the ecological importance of elephants and the urgent need to address growing conservation challenges linked to habitat loss and fragmentation. The insights it offers will play a key role in shaping future conservation planning and policy, helping ensure that elephants continue to thrive as an essential part of India's natural heritage.

@moefcc
@wii_india
@SACONCoimbatore
@GobindsagarBha1
@RuchiBadola2
@V_kolipakam
@wildwithwolves
#ARS2025

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Wildlife Institute of India and NTCA @ntca_india have signed an MoU to continue long-term ecological research and monitoring at Kanha Tiger Reserve, strengthening India’s commitment to science-based tiger conservation. 🐅

@moefcc @mpforestdept @TrKanha #TigerConservation #Kanha
@wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @bgarlinghouse @RuchiBadola2 @wildwithwolves

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Building on the success of previous cycles! DIG NTCA presents #AITE6 overview, emphasizing accurate data collection for tiger conservation & co-existing wildlife. A scientifically-backed exercise that's evolved over time.
@ntca_india @wii_india @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR @moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Dr. Ujjwal Kumar, Research Scientist, NTCA Tiger Cell, WII, presented a detailed account of the protocols for Line Transect Form 2 at #AllIndiaTigerEstimation2026 ToT @mudumalai_TR. Emphasizing tiger prey estimation & distance sampling methodology. @moefcc @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @Ujjwalwild @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR #AITE6

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Shri Deb Rajan Laha led the technical session on Phase 1 protocols: Habitat Plot, human impact data (Form 3a,b,c) & pellet count (Form 4). He highlighted the importance of collecting vegetation data for obtaining habitat indices that influence tiger distribution, monitoring habitat quality & better management. @ntca_india @wii_india @SACONCoimbatore @vidushak_999 @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR #AITE6

[National Tiger Conservation Authority @ntca_india]

Day 2 of Southern zone ToT started with field exercises at @MudumalaiTR and @Bandipur_TR on sign survey using @MSTrIPES Ecological App for carnivores and mega-herbivores, and genetic sample collection

#AITE6 #ProjectTiger #NTCA

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Capturing the elusive! Mr. Jayanta K. Bora delivers crucial aspects of camera trapping (Phase III) exercise for AITE 2026.

@ntca_india @wii_india @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR @moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1 @jkborah

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Kicking off the technical session of ToT for #AllIndiaTigerEstimation2026! Dr. Bilal Habib, Nodal Officer, Tiger Cell, delivered a talk on 'Tiger Conservation & Monitoring in India'.

@ntca_india @wii_india @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR @moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

Associate Nodal Officer, Tiger Cell, Dr. Vishnupriya Kolipakam @V_kolipakam delivered an insightful talk on "Lesson Learned from All India Tiger Estimation 2022" She highlighted the major learnings from the last estimation cycle focusing on how these experiences are shaping strategies for AITE 2026.

@ntca_india @wii_india @MSTrIPES @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @MudumalaiTR @Bandipur_TR @moefcc @SACONCoimbatore @GobindsagarBha1

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

The third session of the 36th PSUC was delivered by Prof. Qamar Qureshi, Former Scientist G, Wildlife Institute of India, titled “Evolution of Population Estimation Methods.” The talk explored the and advancements in wildlife population monitoring techniques.

@moefcc @IGNFA_GoI @GobindsagarBha1 @RuchiBadola2 @ntca_india @IBCA_official @SACONCoimbatore @wildwithwolves @AnukulNath4

[Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india]

From ideas to action—Central India’s first ToT roars to a close.

Full credit to the team for making it such a success!

Catch the highlights in this short video
#TigerConservation @moefcc @ntca_india @IBCA_official @mpforestdept @PenchMP @GobindsagarBha1 @wildwithwolves @V_kolipakam @rameshpandeyifs @SACONCoimbatore

[National Tiger Conservation Authority @ntca_india]

First session of Day 2 of the Training of Trainers workshop at @PenchMP for #AITE6 featured a field exercise on Phase I & III data collection. Participants practiced using @MSTrIPES mobile application to record tiger signs via sign surveys and estimate prey density through line transects. The NTCA Tiger Cell @wii_india team demonstrated deployment of camera traps for monitoring tigers & leopards, along with genetic data collection using scat and pellet samples. A hands-on, knowledge-rich session ensuring scientific rigor in the estimation process.

#AITE6 #NTCA #Tigers #wildlife #ProjectTiger