India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
India has emerged as a global leader in tiger conservation through science based policies and strong institutional support. The country is now home to nearly 70% of the world's wild tigers. Technology driven monitoring, effective governance and community participation have strengthened conservation outcomes. India is also advancing global cooperation to secure the future of tigers and their habitats.
Did You Know? International Tiger Day traces its origins to the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit held in November 2010. Leaders from 13 tiger-range countries, including India, adopted the ambitious Tx2 goal to double the global wild tiger population by 2022. Today, it serves as a g...