Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the rise in tiger population in the country.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the rise in the country's tiger population over the years and hoped that the big cats will continue to flourish due to the government's conservation efforts.
“Great news for environmental enthusiasts, in line with our age-old ethos of caring for nature. Due to collective efforts, India's tiger population has increased over time and I am sure this spirit will continue in the times to come,” Prime Minister Modi said. in a message on social media platform X.
His comments came in response to Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav's post announcing the establishment of the country's 57th tiger reserve, acknowledging Prime Minister Modi's emphasis on wildlife protection.
Minister for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Yadav headlined his post “Ensure nature conservation!” and said, “We continue to make great progress in the conservation of our tigers. India has added the 57th tiger reserve to its list.”
Lauding the conservation efforts of the National Tiger Conservation Authority, Yadav said, “The latest to be listed is the Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Being a nation of nature lovers and worshipers, India provides the best habitat for the big cat. This achievement is a result of Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji's emphasis on wildlife protection along with economic progress.”
Attaching a tiger photo along with a map marking the area of the Ratapani Tiger Reserve, the Environment Minister said, “I commend @ntca_india for his continued efforts in tiger conservation. I also congratulate the people of Madhya Pradesh and nature lovers across the country.”
Great news for environmental enthusiasts, in line with our age-old ethos of caring for nature. Due to collective efforts, India's tiger population has increased over time and I am sure this spirit will continue in times to come. https://t.co/Rk5GTMGGsc
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2024
According to the ministry, the tiger population in the country has increased to 3,682 (range 3167-3925), as per the All India Tiger Estimation done in 2022.
In comparison, the 2018 estimate showed the tiger population at 2,967 (range 2603-3346) and the 2014 estimate showed a population of 2,226 (range 1945-2491).
According to a government statement, the tiger population is growing at 6 percent per year when comparing consistently sampled areas.
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