2. PROJECT TIGER
Project Tiger is a wildlife
conservation movement initiated in
India in 1973 to protect
tigers..Project Tiger: Project Tiger,
launched in 1973-74, is one of our
most successful conservation
ventures in the recent times. The
project aims at tiger conservation in
specially constituted 'tiger reserves',
which are representative of various
bio-geographical regions falling
within india. It strives to maintain a
viable tiger population in the natural
environment.
3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Project Tiger was meant to identify the limiting
factors and to mitigate them by suitable
management.
The damages done to the habitat were to be
rectified so as to facilitate the recovery of the
ecosystem to the maximum possible extent.
. The project aims at tiger conservation in specially
constituted 'tiger reserves', falling in regions within
India
It strives to maintain a viable tiger population in the
natural environment.
4. WORK DONE
In 2008 there were more than 40 Project Tiger
reserves covering an area over 37,761 km2
(14,580 sq mi). Project Tiger helped to increase the
population of these tigers from 1,200 in the 1970s
to 3,500 in 1990s. However, a 2008 census held by
the Government of India revealed that the tiger
population had dropped to 1,411
5. HABITATS BEING COVERED
The potential tiger habitats being covered are:
Sivalik–Terai Conservation Unit (Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh,
Bihar, West Bengal), and in Nepal
North east Conservation Unit
Sunderbans Conservation Unit
Central Indian Conservation Unit
Eastern Ghat Conservation Unit
Western Ghat Conservation Units
6. ORGANIZATION
Project Tiger is administered by the National
Tiger Conservation Authority. The overall
administration of the project is monitored by a
Steering Committee. A Field Director is
appointed for each reserve, who is assisted by
the field and technical personnel. At the centre, a
full-fledged Director of the project coordinates
the work for the country.
7. APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT MONITORS
In order to have independent evaluation of Tiger
Reserves, Project Tiger Directorate appointed
independent monitors in July 2004.
Experts were selected for professional background,
relevant experience, and absence of conflicting interests
in terms of MEF guidelines.
Supreme court has endorsed the selection of experts.
8. GRADING THE TIGER RESERVES
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9. TOURISM AS A BANE
Uncontrolled tourism can affect the habitat of the Tiger
10. WILDLIFE PROTECTION REQUIREMENT
Wildlife protection and crime risk management in the
present scenario requires a widely distributed
Information Network, using state-of-the-art information
and communication technology. This becomes all the
more important to ensure the desired level of protection
in field formations to safeguard the impressive gains of a
focused project like 'Project Tiger'. The important
elements in wildlife protection and control are:
Mapping/Plot (graphics)plotting the relative spatial
abundance of wild animals, identification of risk factors,
proximity to risk factors, 'sensitivity categorization',
'crime mapping' and immediate action for apprehending
the offenders based on effective networking and
communication.
11. TECHNOLOGY USED
'Tiger Atlas of India' and a 'Tiger Habitat and
Population Evaluation System' for the country is
being developed using state-of-the-art technology.
This involves:
Mapping, data acquisition and GIS modeling
Field data collection and validation
Data Maintenance, dissemination and use
12. POSITIVE SIGNS
Professionally prepared Management Plans
implemented with little deviation.
Anti-poaching camps and daily monitoring.
Professional thinking,direction and management
experimentation.
Firm resolve among leadership & motivated field
personnel.
Efficient networking with police, district
administration and other agencies.
Concerted efforts at addressing people related
issues.
