NewzVille Desk
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, today addressed the Global Tiger Day 2026 celebrations organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in New Delhi. The Minister called for a deeper societal connect with nature and a conservation-oriented lifestyle.
The event was graced by the presence of Union MoS (EFCC), Kirti Vardhan Singh, besides senior government officials, wildlife experts, frontline forest personnel, students and other stakeholders to celebrate India’s achievements in tiger conservation and reaffirm the collective commitment towards protecting tigers and their habitats.
Emphasizing that conservation is not merely about protecting wildlife but also about developing a respectful relationship with nature, Yadav said, “Nature is not only a source of tourism or entertainment, it also needs to be respected and people must derive peace from it.”
He encouraged people to draw inspiration from nature and lead a lifestyle dedicated to environmental conservation.
Highlighting India’s conservation achievements, the Minister said that the number of tigers (3682) and tiger reserves (58) has seen a remarkable increase under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
He added that the number of elephant reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, protected areas, community reserves and wetlands has also increased during the last 12 years.
While launching the NTCA Eco-tourism webpage, Yadav congratulated NTCA for bringing information relating to all Tiger Reserves on an integrated platform. It provides direct links to authentic websites of all Tiger Reserves for safari and accommodation bookings, making information more accessible while promoting responsible and sustainable nature-based tourism.
