Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to wildlife enthusiasts on the occasion of Global Tiger Day, highlighting India’s success in tiger conservation and reaffirming the country’s commitment to science-based conservation and sustainable development.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said India was proud to be home to nearly 70 percent of the world’s tiger population, attributing the achievement to the country’s long-standing tradition of living in harmony with nature and the collective efforts of its people.
“Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70% of the global tiger population. India’s tiger conservation efforts are inspired by our centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people. We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also praised the contribution of forest personnel, scientists and conservationists in protecting the country’s tiger population. “The efforts and dedication of our forest personnel, scientists and conservationists have also played a key role in tiger protection. In that spirit, India remains committed to empowering local communities and reducing human-wildlife conflict,” PM Modi added.
