Question : INTRODUCTION OF SIBERIAN TIGER GENES

(a) whether genes of Siberian tigers were accidentally introduced during the experimental breeding of tigers in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof:

(c) whether any study was conducted to assess the reasons for high mortality of tigers under this breeding programme; and

(d) if so, the outcome thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) No Sir.

(b), (c) & (d) Question does not arise.