Fwd: B.Sc 3rd Major 2

Dr. Rinku Sharma 

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From: Dr Rinku Sharma <drrsharma0312@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 7, 2026, 11:22 PM
Subject: B.Sc 3rd Major 2
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Tiger Conservation Strategies 

• Habitat Protection: Securing vast forest and grassland ecosystems, often requiring 10,000 hectares per tiger, and establishing corridors for safe movement and genetic exchange.
• Anti-Poaching: Deploying specialized armed units, like India's Special Tiger Protection Force (STPF), to guard reserves against illegal wildlife trade.
• Community Engagement: Involving local communities through alternative livelihoods (crafts, sustainable farming), education, and making them partners, not just beneficiaries, in conservation.
• Scientific Monitoring: Using technology like camera traps and DNA analysis (M-STRIPES) to track populations, monitor habitat health, and assess threats.
• Policy & Governance: Establishing strong legal frameworks (Wildlife Protection Act, 1972) and bodies like the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for oversight and coordination. 

Major Initiatives & Successes (India)

• Project Tiger (1973): A landmark program that established numerous reserves and secured tiger populations.
• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Provides statutory authority and oversight for tiger conservation efforts.
• TX2 Goal: India met the goal to double tiger numbers by 2022, reaching 3,682 tigers in 2022, holding about 70% of the world's wild tigers. 

You can watch this video to learn about the methods used in India's tiger estimation:

International Efforts

• Collaboration: Tiger Range Countries (TRCs) share best practices through agreements and workshops.
• CITES: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species plays a role in curbing illegal trade.
• IUCN: The Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme (ITHCP) supports habitat and landscape-level conservation.