Number of tigers in the country increased to 3167, PM Modi released new figure

||Number of tigers in the country increased to 3167, PM Modi released new figure|| What is Project Tiger||

PM Modi released new figures of the number of tigers. According to this, in the year 2022, the number of tigers in the country was 3167. In the last 4 years, 200 tigers increased. Earlier in 2018 this number was 2967. Explain that the figure of the number of tigers is released only at an interval of every four years.

Prime Minister Modi released a commemorative coin to mark the completion of 50 years of Project Tiger and also launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). This IBCA includes countries where seven animals of the 'Marjar' species - tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, jaguar and cheetah are found. This organization will focus on the conservation and protection of these animals. Along with this, PM Modi released new figures of the number of tigers. According to this, in the year 2022, the number of tigers in the country was 3167. In the last 4 years, 200 tigers increased. Earlier in 2018 this number was 2967. Explain that the figure of the number of tigers is released only at an interval of every four years.

If you look at the figures, the number of these tigers in the country was 2226 in 2014, 1706 in 2010 and 1411 in 2006. During this, PM Narendra Modi said, we are all witnessing a very important milestone, 50 years of Project Tiger. India has not only saved the tiger but has also given it the best ecosystem to flourish. Project Tiger paves the way for the protection and conservation of the Big Cats. Protecting nature is a part of Indian culture.

Prime Minister Modi said during this program, the success of Project Tiger is a matter of pride not only for India but for the whole world. India has completed 75 years of independence; And also, 75% of the world's tiger population is in India today.

||Number of tigers in the country increased to 3167, PM Modi released new figure|| What is Project Tiger||

Cheetah was extinct from India

During this, PM Modi said, better future of humanity is possible only when our environment will be safe, our bio-diversity will continue to expand. He said, this responsibility belongs to all of us, it belongs to the whole world. We are continuously encouraging this spirit during our G-20 presidency. Along with this, the PM told that the cheetah had become extinct from India decades ago. But we have brought this magnificent Big Cat to India from Namibia and South Africa. This is the first successful trans-continental translocation of a Big Cat. Apart from this, PM Modi told that a few days ago, 4 beautiful cubs were born in Kuno National Park.

Tourism Got a Boost

Due to these Big Cats, the number of tourists has increased in the Tiger Reserve and this has strengthened the local economy. The presence of Big Cats has made a positive impact on the lives and ecology of the local people everywhere.

What is Project Tiger ?

Project Tiger was launched in India on 1 April 1973 to protect the dwindling population of tigers. Initially, 9 tiger reserves spread over 18,278 sq km were included in this scheme. This scheme has expanded in the last 50 years and today their number has increased to 53. These 53 tiger reserves are spread over 75,500 sq km. Kailash Sankhla was the first director of Project Tiger, which started in the Indira Gandhi government. Kailash is also called 'The Tiger Man of India'. Seeing his dedication towards tigers, he was made the first director of Project Tiger.

||Number of tigers in the country increased to 3167, PM Modi released new figure|| What is Project Tiger||