Lucknow, July 29 -- The population of tigers in Uttar Pradesh is constantly increasing, and the figure has now crossed 205. On International Tiger Day, several programmes are being held across the state, particularly in tiger reserves, on Wednesday.
The theme for 2026 is "Securing the future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the Heart".
According to the 2022 tiger census, the state is now home to 205 tigers, up from 173 in 2018.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (wildlife) Anuradha Vemuri said here that Uttar Pradesh now has four tiger reserves - Pilibhit, Dudhwa, Amangarh, and Ranipur. Ranipur, notified as the country's 53rd tiger reserve, reflects the state's growing commitment to biodiversity and wildlife...