Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Saving India's Tigers Amid Modern Threats

Project Tiger, a conservation initiative launched by Indira Gandhi in 1973, is celebrated for significantly boosting India's tiger population. However, Congress claims many reserves face threats from climate change and poorly conceived infrastructure projects. Jairam Ramesh underscores the critical role of Gandhi's leadership in the program's success.

Project Tiger, an iconic conservation effort initiated by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, has ensured the thriving of India’s tiger population. Since 1973, the project has expanded to 55 reserves, up from the initial nine. However, Monday saw the Congress party raising alarms about severe threats these tiger reserves currently face.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that climate change and ill-conceived infrastructure projects pose significant risks to these habitats. Sharing historical insights, he lauded Gandhi’s passionate leadership in making Project Tiger a reality.

Despite an international day dedicated to tiger conservation, Ramesh warned that ongoing threats could undermine decades of progress. His statements underscore the urgent need for vigilant environmental stewardship to protect these majestic creatures and the ecosystems they inhabit.