Amitabh Bachchan Recalls "Most Memorable Telethon" On Saving The Tiger
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The latest tiger census released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shows the number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022
Actor Amitabh Bachchan today congratulated the country for ensuring a safe environment for the tiger after the government's census showed the population of the endangered big cat has risen by 200 in the last four years.
Mr Bachchan has been associated with NDTV's "Save the Tiger" campaign.
"In April 1973, India launched the very ambitious Project Tiger to promote tiger conservation. Some years ago NDTV, passionate about this project, asked me to join them as ambassador of 'Save the Tiger' campaign. It is a moment of great pride for me to be part of this laudable effort," Mr Bachchan told NDTV today.
The latest tiger census released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shows the number of tigers in India has increased from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022.
