Increasing Elephant Population in Tamil Nadu: Integrated Census Report 2024

Chief Minister M K Stalin released the Integrated Elephant Census 2024, showing an increase in Tamil Nadu's elephant count from 2,961 in 2023 to 3,063 in 2024. Protective initiatives taken after Stalin assumed office in 2021 have contributed to this rise. The census, held in Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, highlights the state's successful conservation efforts.

Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday released the Integrated Elephant Census 2024, revealing a rise in the elephant population in Tamil Nadu from 2,961 last year to 3,063 this year.

According to the government's report, the numbers initially increased to 2,961 in 2023, up from 2,761, partly due to various protective initiatives undertaken since Stalin assumed office on May 7, 2021.

This year's census, conducted between May 23-25 across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh, reflects the state's continued dedication to wildlife conservation. The CM also inaugurated the renovated Guindy Children's Park and released the report alongside Forest Minister M Mathiventhan, Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy, Health Minister Ma Subramanian, and other key officials.

(With inputs from agencies.)