Project Tiger
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Project Tiger is India's primary wildlife conservation initiative, launched in 1973 to protect tigers from extinction. This program was established due to a significant decline in the tiger population, with only 1,827 tigers remaining in 1972. Project Tiger began with 9 reserves and has since expanded to 58, covering approximately 2.5% of India's land area.1
The project aims to conserve tigers and their habitats through various strategies, including establishing protected areas and implementing anti-poaching measures. These efforts have shown success, with tiger populations increasing. For instance, a 2022 census indicated over 3,600 tigers in India, representing about 75% of the world's wild tigers. Conservation efforts also include relocating tigers to repopulate areas where they have become locally extinct, as seen in Sariska National Park.2314
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