Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, highlighting India’s achievements in wildlife conservation over the past decade.
The article outlines the government’s focused initiatives aimed at preserving endangered species and restoring degraded habitats, reflecting India’s strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
Sharing the article on social media, Prime Minister Modi said:
“In this article, Union Minister Shri @byadavbjp explains how India’s wildlife conservation efforts, aimed at preserving species and restoring degraded habitats, have made significant strides over the past decade,” PM Modi said on X.
“He highlights initiatives such as the Amrit Kaal Ka Tiger Vision (Tiger@2047), Project Snow Leopard, Project Cheetah, and Project Dolphin, which provide hope and optimism for wildlife conservation,” the Prime Minister added.
The article on wildlife conservation comes in the backdrop of Wildlife Week 2025, which concludes today.
Highlighting India’s remarkable success in the resurgence of iconic species, the Minister noted that India is the first country to prepare a checklist of its 102,718 species of fauna across its 10 biogeographic zones.
“The number of tigers has increased by over 30 per cent in the last decade. With 3,682 tigers, India is now home to 70 per cent of the global tiger population,” he added.
Notably, Wildlife Week 2025 was organized by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA), and Forest Research Institute (FRI).
Presiding over the celebrations, the Environment Minister urged all stakeholders to strengthen partnerships for conservation and said, “Wildlife protection is not just a duty, but a shared responsibility for ensuring co-existence and harmony between nature and people.”
