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International Tiger Day : 29 July 2025

ByAjay Gulia

International Tiger Day was celebrated globally on 29 July 2025, a day dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation and the need to protect their natural habitats.

  • The day has been observed annually on 29 July since its declaration in 2010 at St. Petersburg, to unite tiger range countries for conservation efforts.
  • On this occasion, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s success, with 3,682 tigers across 58 reserves, making it a global leader in tiger conservation.
  • The Minister emphasized that tiger conservation is also about protecting forest health and supporting livelihoods for local communities.
  • He urged citizens to pledge their support for preserving tigers and ecosystems.

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