Posted at: Aug 25 2019 3:14PMNew Delhi, Aug 25(UNI) Prime Minister
Narendra Modi on Sunday said this is 'New India', where 'we have
accomplished the goals in the quickest time possible and succeeded in
doubling the tigers' population to 2,967 in 2019 itself.
In his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme broadcast, Mr Modi said, 'Last month
I had the privilege of releasing the tiger census in the country. The
tiger population in India is 2967, two thousand nine hundred sixty
seven.'
He said a few years ago, the figure of tigers stood at half of what
we have at present and then the Tiger summit took place in 2010 at St.
Petersburg, Russia. At this summit, a resolution was taken expressing
concern about the dwindling tiger population in the world.
It was resolved to double the number of tigers worldwide by 2022, he
said, adding 'We doubled our tiger numbers in 2019 itself. Not only the
tiger population in India was doubled, but the number of protected
areas and community reserves has also increased.'
'At the time I was releasing the data on tigers, I also remembered
the Asiatic lion of the Gir in Gujarat. I had the charge of the Chief
Minister of Gujarat at a period of time when the habitat of lions in the
forests of Gir was shrinking,' Mr Modi added.
He said this number was decreasing and several innovative steps, one
after the other in the Gir were taken. In 2007, it was decided to
deploy female guards. There were improvements in the infrastructure to
increase tourism.
Mr Modi said, 'Whenever we talk about nature and wildlife, we only
talk about conservation. But, we now have to move beyond conservation
and think about compassion. Our scriptures have provided great guidance
with respect to this subject. Our scriptures have said centuries ago.'
That is, if there are no forests, tigers are forced to venture into
the human habitat and are killed, and if there are no tigers in the
forest, then man cuts the forest and destroys it, so in fact the tiger
protects the forest and not that the forest protects the tiger - our
forefathers explained this great truth in a befitting manner.
PM Modi said, 'Therefore, we need to not only conserve our forests,
flora and fauna, but also create an environment wherein they can
flourish properly.'
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