Tiger Program to Roar in Chandrapur for Global Summit

Chandrapur, Maharashtra, has been selected to host a significant tiger conservation program on May 28, themed 'Flagship of India's Forest Conservation.' This event serves as a prelude to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit scheduled for June 2026.

This thematic program is one of five announced by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, focusing on India's major big cat species. The Chandrapur event will specifically showcase Project Tiger and the National Tiger Conservation Authority's successes, alongside Maharashtra's efforts in improving wildlife corridors and mitigating human-animal conflict.

The ministry highlighted India's "remarkable recovery in tiger numbers" and dedication to securing habitats through scientific monitoring and community involvement. Eco-development and wildlife tourism initiatives have also fostered local livelihoods around tiger reserves, underscoring India's position as a global leader in tiger conservation.

Similar thematic events will take place in Gir (Asiatic lion), Bhopal (cheetah), Bhubaneswar (leopard), and Gangtok (snow leopard). These pre-summit programs aim to raise awareness, engage stakeholders, and promote India's conservation achievements, reinforcing the IBCA's objectives for international cooperation on big cat protection.