Table of Contents
- 1 Is Project Tiger a success or failure?
- 2 What is the work of National Tiger Conservation Authority?
- 3 What are some of the effective measures that we can adopt to protect Tiger population in India?
- 4 Why is it important to set up tiger reserve in India?
- 5 How many tiger projects are there in India?
- 6 Who can declare tiger reserve in India?
- 7 What are the different ways for conservation of tigers?
- 8 What are tiger reserves and how are tigers maintained in them?
- 9 What is being done to protect tigers in India?
- 10 How many new tiger reserves have been formed in India?
Is Project Tiger a success or failure?
Project Tiger has been successful in increasing the population of the tigers. The number has increased from 1200 to around 5000. The project team has been doing its work with full dedication, and all national parks are putting efforts in doing the project.
What is the work of National Tiger Conservation Authority?
The objectives of NTCA are: Providing statutory authority to Project Tiger so that compliance of its directives become legal. Fostering accountability of Center-State in management of Tiger Reserves, by providing a basis for MoU with States within our federal structure. Providing for an oversight by Parliament.
What was the effect of the plan Project Tiger?
Project Tiger has helped a lot in increasing the number of tigers in India. In 2006, surveys suggested that the number of tigers was just 1,411 which was a cause of concern worldwide. But the Indian Government and many NGOs stepped forward and joined hands to ensure that the tiger population increases. And it did.
What are some of the effective measures that we can adopt to protect Tiger population in India?
Here are some practical steps you can take to help save the tiger:
- Spread the word:
- Be a responsible tourist:
- Voice your concerns with the policy makers:
- Help prevent wildlife trade:
- Reducing pressure on natural resources:
- Support our work:
Why is it important to set up tiger reserve in India?
The tigers are maintained for their scientific, economic, aesthetic, cultural and ecological values and to preserve for all time areas of biological importance as a national heritage for the benefit, educational purposes.”
How are the Project Tiger beneficial?
The project aims at ensuring a viable population of the Bengal tiger in its natural habitats, protecting it from extinction, and preserving areas of biological importance as a natural heritage that represent the diversity of ecosystems across the tiger’s range in the country.
How many tiger projects are there in India?
There are 50 Tiger Reserves in India.
Who can declare tiger reserve in India?
National Tiger Conservation Authority
Tiger Reserves are declared by National Tiger Conservation Authority via Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Act, 2006 under centrally sponsored scheme called Project Tiger. To declare an area as Tiger Reserve, the state governments can forward their proposals in this regard to NTCA.
How tiger reserves help protect tigers?
Tigers feed on mammalian herbivores such as chinkara, chital and sambar in this reserve area, thus keeping their population in check and helping to preserve the forests. Tiger habitats also provide critical ecosystem services such as flood control and hydrological services/securing watersheds.
What are the different ways for conservation of tigers?
Key strategies:
- Protect tigers and their habitat.
- Build capacity in range states.
- Reduce human-tiger conflict.
- Conduct scientific research on tigers to help inform conservation strategies.
- Promote tiger-friendly policies.
- Monitor tiger numbers, population trends, and threats to tigers and their habitats.
What are tiger reserves and how are tigers maintained in them?
The tiger reserves of India were set up in 1973 and are governed by Project Tiger, which is administrated by the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Until 2018, 50 protected areas have been designated tiger reserves. India is home to 80 percent of tigers in the world.
What is the National Tiger Conservation Authority?
The Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 was amended in 2006 to provide for constituting the National Tiger Conservation Authority responsible for implementation of the Project Tiger plan to protect endangered tigers. The National Tiger Conservation Authority is set up under the Chairmanship of the Minister for Environment and Forests.
What is being done to protect tigers in India?
The efficacy of these structures is being monitored by the National Tiger Conservation Authority in a project titled “Ecological impact assessment of existing and proposed road infrastructure in important wildlife corridors for strategic planning of smart green infrastructure” through the Wildlife Institute of India.
How many new tiger reserves have been formed in India?
Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority has agreed to the formation of four new tiger reserves in:
What is India doing to control the illegal wildlife trade?
To control the Transboundary illegal trade in wildlife and conservation, India signed a bilateral understanding with Nepal. For the conservation of tigers in the Sunderban region, India has signed a protocol with Bangladesh. With Russia, India has constituted a group on tiger and leopard conservation.