Question

Write a note on project tiger

Answer 1

It has been estimated that in the beginning of this century the population of Royal Bengal Tigers in our country was close to 40,000 and this came down to a mere 2,500 by the year 1982. Considering the alarming decline of the number of tigers the Indian board of wildlife initiated a project to save the tigers from extinction. This was named project tiger and several tiger reserves have been established. In 1973 there were 9 tiger reserves in the country occupying a total area of 13,017 Sq. Kms. Presently there are 17 tiger reserves which not only provide sanctuary to tigers but also protect several endangered species of plants and animals.

Answer 2

Indian Project tiger:

Indian project tiger is actually a conservation programme started by Indian government on 1 April 1973. The main motive of this project was to control the tiger decreasing number. As the no. of tigers in India are decreasing day by day, Government of India started this programme. Tigers are very important and unique animals and there number in India was decreasing day by day, and chances was tiger can became extinct from India, by considering this all points, Indian government started this project.

This project was launched in Jim Corbett National Park, Uttrakhand under the leadership of prime minister Indira Gandhi. There are around 50 national parks and scanturies involved in this project. Due to this project, the number of tigers have became 5000 from 1200 in 40 years; Thanks to this project.

Started in - 1973

Project launched during the tenure of - Indira Gandhi

Main organisation: National Tiger conservation authority

No. of tiger reserves in India - Approximately 50

Motive - Saving tigers and protecting them from extinction

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