The document proposes the creation of the Mhadei Tiger Reserve in Goa, India. It notes that tiger sightings have been reported in Goa as recently as 2009 and past wildlife censuses have reported 3-5 tigers present. It also discusses how the Western Ghats region of Goa is considered a priority tiger conservation area globally, based on having suitable tiger habitat. Place names in Goa that reference tigers provide further evidence of their historic presence in the area.