As 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, India’s extraordinary species conservation initiative, the nation boasts an increase in its wild tiger population to 3,167, accounting for 75% of the world’s wild tigers. While the success is undeniable, the rise in numbers is not uniform across the country, and some regions report a decline. Critics argue that the focus on tiger conservation has unintentionally sidelined other critically endangered species. Furthermore, it’s pointed out that conservation efforts have sometimes negatively affected forest-dwelling communities. However, the number of such species has also grown from 47 in 2011 to 73 in 2022. … Continue reading Project Tiger at 50: A Beacon of Hope for Global Conservation