According to the report from 2018, the center told SC that there are 2,967 tigers in the country, spread out over 53 reserves
According to a 2018 report, the Center informed the Supreme Court on Friday about the status of tigers. Thus, the report states that there are 2,967 tigers in the nation, spread across 53 tiger reserves. Therefore, Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna’s bench heard from Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that significant progress has been made in tiger conservation and population growth.
Thus, due to Tripathi’s absence, the top court took notice of the petition and continued the case till March. ASG Aishwarya Bhati was heard during the session. It was stated that India has 2,967 tigers, which are dispersed throughout 53 tiger reserves, according to the 2018 census. Thus, this number represents 70% of all tigers worldwide, and statistics show that tigers are on the rise. However, on March 3, in the interest of justice and to give the petitioner a chance, the bench ruled.
The Ministry of Environment, the National Board for Wildlife, and the National Tiger Conservation Authority received notice from the Supreme Court in 2017 on the appeal of tiger reservation. It also calls for the relocation of residents who live near tiger reserves.