which are the two projects planned by government to protect elephants and tigers
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Indian tiger population at the end of the 20th century was estimated at 20,000 to 40,000 individuals.
The first country-wide tiger census conducted in 1972 estimated the population to comprise a little more than 1,800 individuals, an alarming reduction in tiger population.
In 1973, Project Tiger was launched in the Palamau Tiger Reserve, and various tiger reserves were created in the country based on a ‘core-buffer’ strategy.
Project Tiger was launched in Jim Corbett National Park of Uttarakhand in 1973.
India has more than 80 national parks and 441 Sanctuaries of which some have been declared as Tiger reserves.
Tiger reserves are governed by the Project Tiger (1973).
It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
It is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority.
Aim: Protect tigers from extinction by ensuring a viable population in their natural habitats.
Government has set up a Tiger Protection Force under PT to combat poachers.
PT funds relocation of villagers to minimize human-tiger conflicts
Explanation:
The Scheme consists of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Project Tiger (CSS-PT), Development of Wildlife Habitats (CSS-DWH) and Project Elephant (CSS-PE). The total outlay is Rs. ... 496.50 crore for Development of Wildlife Habitats and Rs. 92.22 crore for Project Elephant) from 2017-18 to 2019-20
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For elephant :- Elephant Project 1992
For tiger :- Tiger Project 1971