On the event of International Tiger Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India’s dedication to making sure secure habitats for its tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco methods.
In a collection of tweets, the prime minister mentioned India’s technique of tiger conservation attaches topmost significance to involving native communities.
“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,” Modi mentioned.
Greeting wildlife lovers, particularly those that are enthusiastic about tiger conservation on International Tiger Day, Modi famous that India is dwelling to over 70 per cent of the tiger inhabitants globally.
“We reiterate our commitment to ensuring safe habitats for our tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco-systems,” he mentioned.
India is dwelling to 51 tiger reserves unfold throughout 18 states and the final tiger census of 2018 confirmed an increase within the tiger inhabitants, he mentioned.
Modi additionally identified that India achieved the goal of doubling of tiger inhabitants 4 years forward of schedule of the St. Petersburg Declaration on tiger conservation.
International Tiger Day is marked on July 29 with an intention to advertise a world system for shielding the pure habitats of tigers and to lift public consciousness and help for tiger conservation points.