Indian tigers stressed and changing behaviour due to tourists, scientists have proof
A CCMB study across five tiger reserves found higher stress in tigers near safari routes and human activity.
Project Tiger is a tiger conservation program by the Government of India launched in 1973 during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure.
Its objective is to ensure a sustainable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats, protect them from extinction, and preserve ecologically important areas as natural heritage that represents the diversity of ecosystems in the tiger's range throughout the country.
The task force responsible for the project envisioned the tiger reserves as breeding nuclei, from which surplus animals would migrate to adjacent forests. Additionally, the project aims to reduce factors that lead to the depletion of tiger habitats and mitigate them through appropriate management. Any damage done to the habitat will be rectified to facilitate the recovery of the ecosystem to the maximum possible extent.
As a result of the project, the number of tigers in India increased from 2,603 to 3,346 individuals by 2018. In 2022, the 54th tiger reserve in India was declared in Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh, becoming the state's fourth tiger reserve.
The administration of Project Tiger is overseen by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
A CCMB study across five tiger reserves found higher stress in tigers near safari routes and human activity.
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A news report highlights a potential crisis in Madhya Pradesh's Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, claiming that 54 tigers have died this year, a figure described as the highest since the launch of Project Tiger. The broadcast details various causes for the deaths, including infighting, electrocution, and train accidents. It cites a letter from forest officials to railway authorities regarding speeding trains exceeding the mandated 60 km/hr limit and the lack of animal passage construction. The report also mentions the Mohan Yadav government and the concerns raised by wildlife experts.
From 3000 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022, tigers have increased in the country. And you might think this is a small change, but it is a huge deal. All of this has been made possible due to the Project Tiger. Could more tigers bring more trouble? Watch the video to find out.
India is proud to be home to more than 70% of the world’s wild tiger population.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the International Big Cats Alliance. He also released a commemorative coin on the completion of 50 years of Project Tiger."Project Tiger leads the way in the protection and conservation of big cats. It is part of Indian culture to protect nature. 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 at the same time, 75% of the world's tiger population is in India," PM 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 an excellent ecosystem to flourish, said Modi. "We do not believe in conflict between ecology and economy, but give importance to their co-existence," the prime minister added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the crowd gathered to welcome him in Mudumalai. PM Modi arrived at Bandipur Tiger Reserve as part of programmes to mark '50 years of Project Tiger'. He will release the latest tiger census data at a mega event in Mysuru today.
Congress has taken a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bandipur visit and has termed it 'tamasha'. The grand old party claimed the project was started 50 years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started a "safari" at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. He is the first PM to visit Bandipur tiger reserve, which ranks among top tiger sanctuaries in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the latest tiger census data at a mega event to mark the completion of 50 years of 'Project Tiger' in Mysuru on Sunday. He will also release the government's vision for tiger conservation during 'Amrit Kaal', and also launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).
Over the last 50 years, their numbers have gone up thanks to concentrated efforts under the campaign.