Tiger conservation must balance ecology with human needs: Bhupender Yadav

September 2, 2026 1:34 PM

Tiger conservation must balance ecology with human needs: Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday emphasised the need to integrate conservation with human development, saying harmony and coexistence between people and nature must form the foundation of efforts to protect tiger landscapes and strengthen ecological security. Yadav made the remarks while inaugurating a two-day international workshop on ‘Tiger Landscapes: Conservation, Bioeconomy and Ecotourism as Pillars for Livelihood and Income Generation’ in New Delhi. The two-day...

India emerges as a global leader in tiger conservation with science-based policies and community participation

July 28, 2026 7:57 PM

India emerges as a global leader in tiger conservation with science-based policies and community participation

India has firmly established itself as a global leader in tiger conservation, now sheltering nearly 70 per cent of the world's wild tiger population through a combination of science-based policies, robust institutional support, technology-driven monitoring and active community participation. As the world prepares to observe International Tiger Day on July 29, the country's conservation journey stands out as one of the most successful wildlife recovery stories globally. The Ministry of Environme...