On #InternationalTigerDay, Tamil Nadu roars with pride. With 306 tigers as per NTCA, this success rests on the shoulders of our forest staff and...
On International Tiger Day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin celebrated Tamil Nadu's 306 tigers, commending forest personnel and establishing the specialized wildlife bureau.
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On #InternationalTigerDay, Tamil Nadu roars with pride.
With 306 tigers as per NTCA, this success rests on the shoulders of our forest staff and anti-poaching teams who guard critical habitats across tough terrains.
To boost forest conservation, 1947 field posts have been filled, forces are being upgraded with modern gear, technology, and dedicated veterinarians.
Habitats are being revived by removing invasives and improving forest health. The Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (#TNWFCCB), a specialised unit, has been formed to curb organised wildlife crime.
In saving our tigers, we are protecting the soul of our forests.
Celebrating International Tiger Day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin expressed profound pride in the state's remarkable wildlife conservation achievements, noting that Tamil Nadu now harbors a thriving population of 306 wild tigers according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Stalin commended the exceptional courage and tireless dedication of frontline forest staff and anti-poaching squads who tirelessly patrol critical wildlife reserves across rugged mountainous terrains and dense forests to safeguard the endangered apex predator and its natural habitats.
The Chief Minister outlined decisive institutional steps taken by the Dravidian Model government to reinforce ecological conservation, including recruiting 1,947 frontline forest personnel, equipping patrol teams with advanced surveillance technologies, and deploying dedicated wildlife veterinarians across all protected tiger reserves. Stalin highlighted ongoing ecological restoration programs aimed at eradicating invasive flora, reviving natural grasslands, and establishing the specialized Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (TNWFCCB) to curb organized poaching syndicates and wildlife trafficking networks.
Stalin concluded that safeguarding tigers preserves the living soul of Tamil Nadu's contiguous forests. He pledged that the state will continuously advance scientific conservation measures to secure rich biodiversity for coming generations.