India records 6.74% increase in tiger numbers since 2018

According to the latest census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Karnataka’s Mysuru on the occasion of Project Tiger’s 50th anniversary on Sunday, the number of tigers in India has increased by 6.74% from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 now.

In 2006, there were 1,411 tigers, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, and 2,967 in 2018. According to the estimates, tiger numbers have increased by 124.45% since 2006.

During the Amrit Kaal, PM Modi also released a vision document on tigers, a commemorative coin of 50 rupees, and the 5th cycle of tiger reserve evaluation in India. He also established an international big cat alliance to protect seven big cats: tigers, leopards, cheetahs, lions, snow leopards, pumas, and jaguars.

This alliance will focus on preventing the extinction of these big cats due to a variety of threats, including climate change, and will include 97 range countries. It will drive benchmarking of big cat conservation practices and create a fund for big cat conservation.

Tiger reserves have increased from 28 in 2006 to 51 today. According to PM Modi, strong conservation management in India has resulted in a 29% increase in the number of Lions in Gujarat (674 in 2020 compared to 523 in 2015).

Reena Choudhary

Recent Posts

Rahul Gandhi’s Patna visit is crucial for India Alliance

The political atmosphere in the India Alliance has been under the scanner since long now.…

4 minutes ago

UAE Steps In To Support Pakistan, Extending $2 Billion Deposits With Pakistan Central Bank

UAE confirmed the rollover of two $1 billion deposits with Pakistan, strengthening its financial position…

6 minutes ago

Gehlot supports Rahul Gandhi’s RSS statement, expresses concern over National condition

The BJP is leaving no stone unturned in escalating the remarks made by the Leader…

8 minutes ago

UN Agencies Braced For Turbulence As Trump Return Sparks Swift Funding Fears

Trump's potential return has UN agencies anxious about swift funding cuts and renewed isolation, threatening…

15 minutes ago

Mamata slams Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘true independence’ statement

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement…

45 minutes ago

Arrested South Korean President Yoon Skips Second Day Of Questioning

President Yoon's refusal to cooperate with questioning follows his arrest amid a probe into his…

1 hour ago