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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav Leads Grand Global Tiger Day 2025 Celebrations in New Delhi, Announces Massive Tree Plantation Drive

India marked Global Tiger Day 2025 with the launch of a massive sapling drive, new nurseries, and international conservation alliances.
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New Delhi: Amid resounding calls for ecological harmony and global conservation, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, led the Global Tiger Day 2025 celebrations at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, reaffirming India’s leadership in tiger protection.

From 46 to 58: India Expands Tiger Reserves under PM Modi’s Vision

Addressing a gathering of students, officials, scientists, and conservationists, Mr. Yadav spotlighted a defining achievement: India’s tiger reserves have grown from 46 in 2014 to 58 in 2025. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for this expansion, calling it a testament to India’s unshakable commitment to protecting its national animal.

The Minister launched a nationwide initiative to plant over 1 lakh saplings across all 58 tiger reserves, making it one of the largest coordinated afforestation campaigns worldwide. Each reserve will plant 2,000 native saplings in degraded patches to promote habitat restoration and ecological resilience.

Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’: A Call for Reverence and Responsibility

Mr. Yadav appealed to citizens, especially children, to plant a tree in their mother’s name under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, emphasizing the nurturing parallels between mothers and Mother Earth. “Just like our mothers, a tree gives without asking – shelter, fruits, oxygen,” he said. “Let us give back by planting one in her honour.”

He also underscored the essence of Mission LIFE – Lifestyle for Environment – urging youth to embrace simplicity, patience, and ecological mindfulness in daily life. “Even the mightiest creature, the tiger, teaches us humility,” he added, reiterating the message of living in balance with nature.

India at the Helm of Global Big Cat Protection Through IBCA

The Minister spotlighted the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA), an India-led initiative launched to protect the seven big cat species found across the globe. So far, 24 countries have joined IBCA, with its permanent headquarters to be established in India. The alliance underscores India’s growing leadership in international conservation diplomacy.

Empowering Communities Through Conservation Commerce

A standout feature of this year’s celebrations was the Eco-Shop Exhibition, which showcased sustainable products from tiger reserve communities. Handcrafted goods from the Western Ghats and Southern landscapes illustrated how conservation can be harmonised with livelihood creation.

These eco-shops promote forest-friendly enterprises that reduce pressure on tiger habitats while economically uplifting forest-dependent communities—integrating local resilience into national conservation strategies.

Greening the Future: New Nurseries and Plastic-Free Reserves

Through virtual inauguration, Mr. Yadav launched afforestation efforts across all tiger reserves, along with three forest nurseries in the Aravalli region. These nurseries will grow indigenous plants vital for restoring degraded forest tracts.

Additionally, the Minister launched the ‘Plastic-Free Tiger Reserves’ campaign, aimed at eliminating single-use plastic within protected areas. This move aligns with India’s broader sustainability goals and efforts to make tiger reserves ecologically robust and pollution-free.

Publications and Awards Highlight India’s Conservation Narrative

Mr. Yadav unveiled four major publications under the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), including:

  • Status of Small Cats in the Tiger Landscape of India
  • STRIPES Magazine – Global Tiger Day Special Edition
  • Waterfalls of Tiger Reserves in India
  • Water Bodies inside Tiger Reserves of India by Bharat Lal and Dr. S.P. Yadav

These works offer critical insights into India’s multifaceted conservation strategies, spanning apex predators to water ecosystems.

The Minister also presented NTCA Awards across seven categories, including posthumous recognition for fallen forest heroes, wildlife crime investigation, habitat management, community participation, and voluntary village relocation.

India’s Tiger Trail: A Model of Integrated Conservation

The 2025 Global Tiger Day celebrations served as a powerful demonstration of India’s holistic approach—blending grassroots action with policy leadership and international cooperation. From expanding tiger reserves to empowering local communities, India continues to set the global benchmark for big cat conservation.

Also Read: Ken-Betwa Project to Fell Over 17,000 Trees, 12,000 in Panna Tiger Reserve: Centre | Parliament Question’s Answer


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