International Tiger Day

Every year on July 29, we celebrate International Tiger Day. This day is celebrated to educate people about the protection of tigers. This day was established in 2010. This year, we are celebrating the 13th anniversary of World Tiger Day.  

Due to the hunting of tigers since the 16th century, their population was reduced by a great number. India banned tiger hunting in 1972. Tigers were declared an endangered species in 1986. The tiger population of the world has increased by 40% in the past 7 years. In 2015, the tiger population of the world was 3,200. The number increased to 4,500 in 2022. 

To raise the number of tigers in India, Project Tiger was started 50 years ago in 1973. During that period, only 268 tigers were present in India. India now has 3167 tigers. India is also home to 70% of the global tiger population.