India marked International Tiger Day on July 29, 2025, alongside 12 other nations, to raise awareness about tiger conservation globally.
Date: Observed annually on July 29.
Purpose: To promote awareness about the importance of tiger conservation and efforts to protect these majestic creatures and their habitats.
Theme for 2025: "Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the heart". This year’s theme emphasizes the role of indigenous communities and local people in tiger conservation and the necessity of their involvement in safeguarding tiger populations.
International Tiger Day was established during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia in 2010, where 13 tiger-range countries, including India, Russia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Malaysia, came together. The summit was held following alarming reports that the global tiger population had dwindled to around 3,000 tigers in the wild.
Tx2 Goal: At the summit, the countries adopted the Tx2 goal, aiming to double the global tiger population by 2022 through coordinated conservation efforts, stronger protection laws, and habitat restoration. This goal was pivotal in refocusing global attention on tiger conservation.
Date Selection: The 29th of July was chosen as International Tiger Day because it marks the halfway point between the first and last days of the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit, symbolizing ongoing global efforts to rescue and conserve tigers.
India has emerged as the world’s largest tiger habitat and now hosts 75% of the world’s wild tiger population, a testament to the country’s conservation successes.
Population: India is home to more than 3,600 tigers, which is double the number recorded just over a decade ago. This remarkable recovery is a result of dedicated conservation efforts under initiatives like Project Tiger, which was launched in 1973.
Habitat: These tigers roam across 138,200 sq.km of forested areas in India, which is roughly half the size of the United Kingdom. Despite this vast habitat, India faces high human density, with over 60 million people living in proximity to tiger reserves.
Challenges: India holds only 18% of the world’s tiger habitat, yet the country remains the stronghold for global tiger conservation. Managing human-wildlife conflict and safeguarding these areas from poaching and habitat destruction continue to be significant challenges.
The Project Tiger initiative, launched by the Government of India, has been instrumental in ensuring the preservation of tiger populations. The project provides funds for the protection of tiger reserves, engages in habitat restoration, and focuses on mitigating human-wildlife conflict. As a result, India’s tiger population has steadily increased, making the country a global leader in tiger conservation.
The celebration of International Tiger Day also underscores the importance of international cooperation. The Tx2 goal is part of a broader conservation agenda that sees countries like India partnering with others in the tiger range to ensure sustainable and effective protection for the species.
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