• Date: July 29
• Purpose: Raise awareness about tiger conservation and the urgent need to protect these majestic creatures.

History of International Tiger Day

• Inception: First celebrated in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit.
• Objective: Commit to doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022.
• Challenges: Address habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict.
• Impact: Became a focal point for global tiger conservation and awareness.

Significance of International Tiger Day

• Role of Tigers: Apex predators crucial for ecosystem health and balance.
• Biodiversity: Highlights broader issues of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
• Reminder: Emphasizes the importance of protecting natural habitats and wildlife survival.

Current Status of Tiger Populations

• Population Estimate: Fewer than 4,000 tigers remain in the wild as of 2024.
• Threats: Habitat destruction, illegal wildlife trade, and human-wildlife conflicts.
• Conservation Need: Requires a multi-faceted approach to address various threats.

Steps Taken for Tiger Conservation

• Protected Areas and Reserves
  • Purpose: Provide safe habitats for tigers, free from human encroachment.
  • Examples: Sundarbans National Park (India), Namdapha National Park (Arunachal Pradesh).
• Anti-Poaching Measures
  • Focus: Combat illegal hunting with advanced technology and trained units.
  • Approach: Collaborate with local authorities, conservation organizations, and communities.
• Habitat Restoration
  • Goal: Rehabilitate degraded forests and reconnect fragmented habitats.
  • Impact: Allow tigers to move freely and access necessary resources.
• Community Engagement
  • Importance: Educate and involve local communities in conservation efforts.
  • Initiatives: Provide alternative livelihoods and promote peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

• International Collaboration

  • Frameworks: Global Tiger Initiative and other international efforts.
  • Objective: Share knowledge, resources, and strategies for common conservation goals.