PM Modi Celebrates Growth in Tiger Population and Launch of 57th Reserve
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New Delhi, Dec 3 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday celebrated the remarkable growth of the country’s Tiger population over the years and expressed optimism that these majestic creatures will continue to flourish due to the government's dedicated conservation efforts.
“This is fantastic news for all nature enthusiasts, reflecting our age-old tradition of nurturing the environment. Thanks to our collective dedication, India's Tiger population has been on the rise, and I am confident that this commitment will persist in the future,” remarked PM Modi in a post on the social media platform X.
His remarks followed a post by Environment and Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav, who announced the establishment of the nation’s 57th tiger reserve, highlighting PM Modi’s focus on wildlife preservation.
Minister Yadav titled his post “Caring for conservation!” and stated, “We are making significant progress in safeguarding our tigers. India has successfully added its 57th tiger reserve to the list.”
In praise of the National Tiger Conservation Authority’s efforts, Yadav added, “The newest addition is the Ratapani Tiger Reserve located in Madhya Pradesh. As a nation that reveres nature, India provides an exceptional habitat for the tiger. This achievement stems from the emphasis placed by PM Shri @narendramodi ji on the protection of wildlife while pursuing economic development.”
The Environment Minister included a photograph of a tiger along with a map illustrating the boundaries of the Ratapani Tiger Reserve and remarked, “I applaud @ntca_india for their tireless work in tiger conservation. I also extend my congratulations to the people of Madhya Pradesh and wildlife enthusiasts across the nation.”
According to the Ministry, the tiger population in India has reached 3,682 (with a range of 3167-3925), based on the All India Tiger Estimation conducted in 2022.
In contrast, the 2018 estimation recorded the tiger population at 2,967 (range 2603-3346), and the 2014 estimation reported a population of 2,226 (range 1945-2491).
A government statement indicated that the tiger population is growing at a rate of 6 percent per annum when comparing consistently sampled areas.
