Modi visits Karnataka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is presently visiting the southern state of Karnataka, is on a tour of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

During his visit, he will be releasing the latest tiger census data at a mega event to mark the completion of 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’ in Mysuru.

Sporting camouflage clothing and a hat before going on a safari, the PM was also seen interacting with field staff of the tiger reserve.

Apart from that, he will also interact with field directors of tiger reserves who have scored highest in the recently concluded 5th cycle of the Management Effectiveness Evaluation exercise. 

According to PMO, Prime Minister Modi will launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA). He will also release a commemorative coin of ₹50, and put out a document on evaluating effective management of tiger reserves and a vision document for tiger conservation.

International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) will focus on protection and conservation of seven major big cats of the world -- Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and Cheetah, with membership of the range countries harbouring these species.

PM Modi released data which showed that the tiger popular in India was 3,167 in 2022. 

The tiger population stood at 1,411 in 2006, 1,706 in 2010, 2,226 in 2014, 2,967 in 2018 and 3,167 in 2022, the data revealed. 

PM Modi spoke at the inaugural session of commemoration of 50 years of 'Project Tiger' and also released a booklet "Amrit Kaal Ka Tiger Vision", presenting the vision for tiger conservation in the next 25 years.