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.
