PM Modi Says India Is Committed To Ensuring Safe Habitats For Its Tigers

International Tiger Day is marked on July 29 with an aim to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues. PM Narendra Modi today reiterated India's commitment to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers.

On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reiterated India's commitment to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco systems. On #InternationalTigerDay, greetings to wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation. Home to over 70% of the tiger population globally, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring safe habitats for our tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco-systems. pic.twitter.com/Fk3YZzxn07 In a series of tweets, the prime minister said India's strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities. "We are also inspired by our centuries old ethos of living in harmony with all flora and fauna with whom we share our great planet," PM Modi said. Greeting wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation on International Tiger Day, PM Modi noted that India is home to over 70 per cent of the tiger population globally.