Uttar Pradesh Celebrates International Tiger Day with Increased Tiger Population

Uttar Pradesh's leaders, including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, celebrated International Tiger Day by noting the rise in the state's tiger population from 173 to 205. They emphasized the importance of tiger conservation, habitat improvement, and community sensitization efforts to maintain ecological balance and protect this national heritage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 29-07-2025 21:31 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 21:31 IST
Uttar Pradesh Celebrates International Tiger Day with Increased Tiger Population
This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only.
  • Country:
  • India

Uttar Pradesh recorded a significant rise in its tiger population, celebrating this achievement on International Tiger Day. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other officials emphasized the importance of wildlife conservation, hailing the tiger as a symbol of biodiversity and natural dignity.

In recent years, the state has increased efforts to improve tiger habitats, including creating borewells for water, fencing forest areas, and enhancing afforestation projects. Arun Kumar Saxena, State Minister for Forest and Environment, highlighted these initiatives as crucial to support the population growth from 173 to 205 as per the 2022 census.

Authorities are also focusing on expanding grassland cover to ensure an adequate prey base for tigers. Community education initiatives stress safety and awareness among residents living near forests to help maintain this critical wildlife conservation effort.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback