On #InternationalTigerDay, let's roar for the preservation of our magnificent tigers! Tamil Nadu's commitment to safeguarding these endangered...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin commemorated International Tiger Day by underscoring the state's remarkable progress in wildlife preservation and forest management. Stalin revealed that disciplined conservation initiatives have yielded outstanding outcomes, with Tamil Nadu's wild tiger population expanding significantly from 264 individuals in 2018 to 306 tigers in 2022. He praised state forest rangers, wildlife biologists, and local tribal communities for safeguarding fragile forest corridors and preserving rich biodiversity across the state.

The Chief Minister noted that tigers serve as vital apex predators whose presence signifies the health and stability of entire watershed ecosystems across the Western and Eastern Ghats. By protecting tiger reserves such as Mudumalai, Anamalai, Sathyamangalam, Kalakkad Mundanthurai, and Srivilliputhur Megamalai, the state secures crucial water catchments that nourish regional agriculture and drinking water reservoirs. Stalin emphasized that conservation policies under the Dravidian Model combine rigorous scientific habitat management with respectful community involvement to eliminate human-wildlife conflict effectively.

Stalin called upon citizens to unite in protecting natural habitats and appreciating the timeless beauty of majestic wildlife. He pledged sustained administrative funding for anti-poaching squads and forest ecological restoration statewide to maintain biological balance.