India proud to have nearly 70 pc of world's tiger population: PM Modi on Global Tiger Day
New Delhi, July 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day, while reaffirming the government's commitment to protect tigers through science-based conservation and community participation.
Global Tiger Day, also known as International Tiger Day, is an annual event held on July 29 to raise awareness about tiger conservation, protect natural habitats, and address declining wild populations. It was established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70 per cent of the global tiger population."
He said that India's tiger conservation efforts are inspired by "our centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people".
"We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation," the Prime Minister added.
He also hailed the forest officials and scientists for their role in safeguarding tigers.
"The efforts and dedication of our forest personnel, scientists and conservationists have also played a key role in tiger protection. In that spirit, India remains committed to empowering local communities and reducing human-wildlife conflict," PM Modi added.
According to the government, today, India is home to the world's largest wild tiger population, accounting for nearly 70 per cent of all wild tigers globally.
"This success reflects decades of sustained policy support, scientific management and community participation, positioning India as a global leader in tiger conservation," officials said.
They further added that by protecting tigers and their habitats, the Indian government is "strengthening biodiversity conservation, enhancing ecological security and advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat through sustainable development".
The All India Tiger Estimation (2022) places India's tiger population at 3,682. The 2022 All India Tiger Estimation covered 20 States and surveyed over 6.41 lakh kilometres on foot.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great news but we need to remember that 3,682 tigers is still a fragile number. Human-wildlife conflict is rising in places like Karnataka and Maharashtra. The government should focus more on compensating farmers for livestock losses and creating better corridors. Conservation is not just about counting tigers, it's about coexistence.
Amazing achievement! 🎉 From less than 1,500 tigers in 2006 to nearly 3,700 now - Project Tiger has really worked wonders. PM Modi is right to highlight community participation. My village in Madhya Pradesh has seen eco-tourism boom because of tiger reserves. Win-win for wildlife and livelihoods!
Proud moment indeed! But let's not forget that tigers are an indicator species - their success means our forests are healthy too. The 6.41 lakh km survey is mind-boggling. However, we must address illegal mining and deforestation near reserves. Conservation can't be just numbers on paper.
As someone from the US who follows global conservation, this is remarkable. India's success story is a model for the world. The combination of scientific monitoring and community engagement is exactly what's needed. Keep it up! 🌏🐅
Well done India! But let's not ignore the elephant in the room - or rather, the tiger in the forest 🐯. We still have issues with poaching in some areas and habitat fragmentation due to highways. More night safaris and anti-poaching camps needed. Still, 70% is a huge achievement to celebrate! 🙌
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