Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation in New Delhi.
More than 700 tiger experts, scientists, managers, donors and other stakeholders are gathering to discuss issues related to tiger conservation. Ministers and government officials from countries having Tiger population are participating in the conference.
While several Tiger Range Countries like India, Nepal, Russia and Bhutan have registered an increase in tiger population, the status of Tiger remains “endangered”.
In some countries Tiger population has decimated to levels that are a cause of concern.
Government of India has allotted Rs 380 crore to the Project Tiger in the current fiscal year. The amount is an all-time high.