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On International Tiger Day, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu has called upon everyone to redouble our commitment to protect tigers and their habitat. He said that conservation of tigers is important as it leads to conservation of many species in the same habitat. Mr. Naidu expressed happiness that India’s tiger population has increased significantly in recent years.
On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too has greeted wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation.
In a series of tweets, Mr. Modi said that home to over 70 per cent of the tiger population globally, India reiterates its commitment to ensuring safe habitats for tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco-systems.He said that India is home to 51 tiger reserves spread across 18 states. Mr Modi said that the last Tiger Census of 2018 showed a rise in the tiger population.
The Prime Minister said that India achieved the target of doubling of tiger population four years ahead of schedule of the St. Petersburg Declaration on Tiger Conservation. Mr. Modi said that India’s strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities. He added that we are also inspired by our centuries old ethos of living in harmony with all flora and fauna with whom we share our great planet.