Monday 13 / May / 2024
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation - 2018 at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Monday.
The results were announced on the occasion of International Tiger Day.
The count of tigers in India rose to 2967 in 2018, according to the census.
Modi said, "The results of the just declared tiger census would make every Indian, every nature lover happy. Nine long years ago, it was decided in St Petersburg that the target of doubling the tiger population would be 2022. We in India completed this target four years early."
He added, "The speed and dedication with which various stakeholders worked to achieve this is remarkable.
"Once the people of India decide to do something, there is no force that can prevent them for getting the desired results."
Modi described the results as a historic achievement for India, and reaffirmed India’s commitment towards protecting the tiger. The prime minister said that with almost 3000 tigers, India is today among the biggest and most secure habitats.
"I feel it is possible to strike a healthy balance between - development and environment. In our policies, in our economics, we have to change the conversation about conservation."
"India will build more homes for our citizens and that the same time create quality habitats for animals. India will have a vibrant marine economy and a healthier marine ecology. This balance is what will contribute to a strong and inclusive India," said Modi
