50 years of Project Tiger!

Project Tiger, launched on April1, 1973, to promote tiger conservation in India, completed 50 years. Over the past years, this initiative has been instrumental in saving the tigers from extinction and has been widely recognised as one of the most successful conservation efforts globally. What is noteworthy is that from a mere 9 Tiger Reserves at the inception of the project the number has stealthily grown to 53 across 18 Tiger range states of India. 


The Bengal Tiger (Panthera Tigris) the National animal of India is a charismatic field species, native to the country. Despite its visual allure and unequivocal status as an umbrella species, it was on the brink of extinction in 1972 with the national numbers going to an all time low. A new hope to safeguard the population was infused by the Government of India by virtue of Project Tiger!



On occasion of celebrating 50 years of Project Tiger, we are thrilled to announce successful completion of hosting a series of wildlife sessions in 10 schools of Pune. These 45 minute sessions conducted incorporated several elements - 
- Fascinating Slideshow of Tiger & Indian Wildlife in the presence of Keynote speakers
- Dynamic Interaction with school children of difference age groups. 
- Distribution of souvenirs to the students. 

This Wildlife activity witnessed participation of schools and the utmost enthusiasm from students. 








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