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National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA)

India is home to over 70% of the world's wild tiger population. The body responsible for protecting this national heritage is the NTCA.

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When was Project Tiger launched?

Answer

Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Jim Corbett National Park — the first tiger reserve in India.

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Key Facts

India has 54 Tiger Reserves spread across 18 states. Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers, followed by Karnataka and Uttarakhand.

What is NTCA?

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body established under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended in 2006).

  • Established: 2006 (following the Tiger Task Force report)
  • Under: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • Headquarters: New Delhi

Key Functions

  • Oversees and monitors all Tiger Reserves across India.
  • Implements and regulates Project Tiger (launched 1973).
  • Conducts All India Tiger Census (every 4 years).
  • Addresses human-wildlife conflict in buffer zones.
  • Provides technical and financial support to state governments for tiger conservation.

Tiger Population

According to the 2022 Tiger Census, India has 3,167 tigers — a significant increase from 1,411 in 2006 when NTCA was formed. India has successfully doubled its tiger population ahead of the 2022 deadline set at the St. Petersburg Declaration.

Questions and Answers

When was Project Tiger launched?+

Project Tiger was launched on **1 April 1973** by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Jim Corbett National Park — the first tiger reserve in India.

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