Modi in Karnataka highlights: PM meets Oscar-winning ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ couple

PM Modi in Karnataka highlights: To mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’, PM inaugurated a 3-day mega event in Mysuru, Karnataka on Sunday.

PM Modi met with the Oscar winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ couple in Karnataka on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in programmes to mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’ in Karnataka on Sunday. He visited the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in the morning and interacted with frontline field staff and Self Help Groups involved in conservation activities. He also visited the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu where he met Bomman and Bellie, the stars of Oscar award winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers.” PM Modi had an interaction with mahouts and kavadis in the Elephant camp. ...Read More

 

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• Sun, 09 Apr 2023 05:35:26 pm

  PM Modi concludes his ‘memorable’ Karnataka visit
• Sun, 09 Apr 2023 04:28:28 pm

  PM Modi in K'taka: 'We do not believe in conflict between ecology and economy'

  We do not believe in conflict between ecology and economy, but give importance to their co-existence: PM Modi

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:36:10 pm

PM Modi meets Oscar winning ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ couple, shares photos

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 03:08:40 pm

PM Modi launches vision document on Tigers

PM Modi also released a vision document on Tigers during the Amrit Kaal; a commemorative coin of ₹50 and the 5th cycle of evaluation of tiger reserves in India. He launched the International Big Cat Alliance, aimed at promoting the conservation of seven species of big cats, namely tigers, leopards, cheetahs, lions, snow leopards, pumas, and jaguars.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 02:49:41 pm

In numbers: India's tigers' census in past two decades

There were 1,411 tigers in 2006; 1,706 in 2010; 2,226 in 2014 and 2,967 in 2018. There has been a 124.45% increase in tiger numbers since 2006 according to the estimation results.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 02:33:39 pm

India records 6.74% increase in tiger numbers since 2018; PM Modi releases data

The number of tigers in India have increased by 6.74% from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 now, according to the latest census data released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Karnataka’s Mysuru on the occasion of 50 years of Project Tiger on Sunday.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:45:41 pm

'1st successful trans-continental translocation': PM Modi on India re-introducing Cheetahs

Narendra Modi speaking about re-introduction Cheetahs in India decades after the big-cat's extinction said, “Cheetahs had become extinct in India decades ago. We brought this magnificent big cat to India from Namibia and South Africa. This is the first successful trans-continental translocation of the big cat.”

He further said that the India has the largest Asiatic Elephant range in the world with nearly 30,000 Elephants.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:37:59 pm

‘Project Tiger’ matter of pride not only for India but for world: PM Modi in Mysuru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the inaugural session of programme marking 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’ said “The success of 'Project Tiger' is a matter of pride not only for India, but for whole world.”

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:26:04 pm

PM Modi releases 5th cycle of summary report on Tiger estimation; Tiger population increases to 3,167

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural session of commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger released the fifth-cycle of summary report of All India Tiger Estimation which showed an increase in the Tiger population to 3,167. Read more

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:15:15 pm

PM Modi meets Bomman-Bellie couple stars of Oscar winning documentary' The Elephant Whisperers'



PM Modi with Bomman-Bellie couple (ANI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit in Theppakadu elephant camp at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve met the Bomman-Bellie couple, the main stars of the Oscar Award-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers.”

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 01:07:31 pm

PM Modi addresses inaugural session of commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began addressing the inaugural session of commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger. He launched International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) before his inaugural address and also released a summary report of 5th cycle of Management Effective Evaluation of Tiger Reserves.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:59:17 pm

PM launches International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA); releases summary report on tiger estimation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA) and released a commemorative coin on the completion of 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:47:36 pm

Prime Minister greets crowd at Mudumalai

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:36:18 pm

PM Modi feeds elephants at Theppakadu elephant camp

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to Mudumalai Tiger Reserve of Tamil Nadu, fed elephants at Theppakadu elephant camp on Sunday, and interacted with mahouts and kavadis at the elephant camp.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:51:45 am

‘Glimpses from the Bandipur Tiger Reserve’: PM Modi tweets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share ‘glimpses from Bandipur Tiger Reserve’  in Karnataka which he visited on Sunday to mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:41:50 am

PM to inaugurate ‘Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 'Commemoration of 50 Years of Project Tiger' program as part of his visit to Karnataka, where he will also release two publications - ‘Amrit Kaal Ka Vision for Tiger Conservation’, a summary report of the 5th cycle of Management Effective Evaluation of Tiger Reserves.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:33:01 am

PM Modi visits Theppakadu elephant camp at Mudumulai Tiger Reserve 

After visiting the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his way to Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:21:44 am

PM Modi shares picture from Bandipur Tiger Reserve



PM Modi at Bandipur Tiger Reserve. (Facebook/Narendra Modi)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his picture at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka which he visited to mark 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:57:42 am

Don't sell Bandipur to Adani', Congress appeals PM Modi

The Karnataka Congress took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he visited the Bandipur national forest on Sunday and took a safari. The state unit has appealed to him not to sell the national property to businessman Adani. Read more

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:42:51 am

PM Modi on Project Tiger

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:42:08 am

Union minister Ashwini Choubey on Project Tiger

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:05:06 am

About Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Located amidst the picturesque surroundings of the towering Western Ghats on the Mysuru-Ooty highway in Karnataka, it is an important part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve that constitutes Karnataka’s Rajiv Gandhi National Park (Nagarahole) to its Northwest, Tamil Nadu’s Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary to its South, and Kerala’s Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary to its Southwest. Once the private hunting grounds of the erstwhile Maharajas, and nestled in the foothills of the Nilgiris, Bandipur has had a long tryst with tigers.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:04:26 am

Over 200 species of birds are found in Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Over 200 species of birds and a diversity of flora add to its attraction. Bandipur also supports a wide range of timber trees including teak, rosewood, sandalwood, Indian-laurel, Indian Kino tree, giant clumping bamboo.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 10:00:32 am

PM Modi to release ‘Amrit Kaal Ka Vision for Tiger Conservation’

PM Modi will also inaugurate the programme 'Commemoration of 50 years of Project Tiger'. During the programme, he will release the publications 'Amrit Kaal Ka Vision for Tiger Conservation', a summary report of 5th cycle of Management Effective Evaluation of Tiger Reserves, declare tiger numbers and release a summary report of All India Tiger Estimation (5th cycle).

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:35:54 am

India's tiger numbers

India's tiger numbers, meanwhile, are ticking upwards: the country's 2,967 tigers account for more than 75% of the world’s wild tiger population. India has more tigers than its protected spaces can hold, with the cats also now living at the edge of cities and in sugarcane fields.

Tigers have disappeared in Bali and Java and China’s tigers are likely extinct in the wild. The Sunda Island tiger, the other sub-species, is only found in Sumatra. India's project to safeguard them has been praised as a success by many.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:35:18 am

About Project Tiger

Project Tiger began in 1973 after a census of the big cats found India’s tigers were fast going extinct through habitat loss, unregulated sport hunting, increased poaching and retaliatory killing by people. Laws attempted to address those issues, but the conservation model centered around creating protected reserves where ecosystems can function undisturbed by people.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:34:12 am

About Bandipur Tiger Reserve

According to the state forest department, the National Park was formed by including most of the forest areas of the then Venugopala Wildlife Park established under the government notification dated February 19, 1941 and the area was enlarged in 1985 extending over an area of 874.20 Sq.Km and named as Bandipur National Park. This reserve was brought under 'Project Tiger' in 1973, PTI reported.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:32:01 am

Species at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Apart from tigers and elephants, a number of other endangered species such as sloth bears, gaurs, Indian rock pythons, jackals, muggers, and four-horned antelopes can be spotted in Bnadipur Tiger Reserve.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:20:37 am

PM Modi takes jungle safari at Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi headed to safari at Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday. He was seen sporting a camouflage clothing and a hat before going on a safari and he will also interact with field staff of the popular tiger reserve. Read more

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:08:10 am

PM Modi to launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)

Prime Minister Modi will launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).

In July 2019, Prime Minister Modi had called for an Alliance of Global Leaders to obliterate demand and firmly curb poaching and illegal wildlife trade in Asia.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:04:25 am

PM Modi to release tiger census data at 11 am

PM Modi to release tiger census data at 11 am at Bandipur Tiger Reserve.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:39:36 am

PM Modi arrives at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:32:43 am

PM Modi on safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve

Prime Minister Narendra Modi goes on a "safari" at Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:17:59 am

Tight security in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve ahead PM's visit

Tight security cover has been thrown in and around Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Nilgiris District, following the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, MTR officials said on Tuesday.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:17:04 am

PM Modi to interact with Bomman-Bellie couple

PM Modi will visit Theppakadu elephant camp in MTR and also interact with the Bomman-Bellie couple, the main stars of Oscar Award winning documentary "The Elephant Whisperers".

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:14:15 am

Traffic diversion ahead PM's visit

The Chamarajanagar district administration's restriction on movement of vehicles in Bandipur reserve led to traffic snarls on Saturday, with many motorists taking a detour to reach Mysuru and Bengaluru. The restrictions will be in force till Sunday noon, officials said. Bandipur locals said vehicles were allowed to enter the tiger reserve area after a check at Melukamanahalli gate, which is resulting in long queues.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:10:32 am

PM Modi to release commemorative coin of ₹50

A commemorative coin of ₹50 on the completion of 50 years of Project Tiger will also be released by Prime Minister Modi, reported ANI.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:05:30 am

Ban on tourist entry to Bandipur Tiger Reserve from april 6-9 ahead PM's visit

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Bandipur National Park in Karnataka on Sunday, the district administration has banned tourist entry to the tiger reserve from April 6 to 9.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:03:18 am

PM Modi is on the way to the Bandipur and Mudumalai Tiger Reserves: PMO

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:02:18 am

PM Modi to interact with Field Directors of tiger reserves

PM Modi will also interact with Field Directors of tiger reserves that have scored highest in the recently concluded 5th cycle of Management Effectiveness Evaluation exercise.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:00:41 am

PM Modi to visit the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Tamil Nadu

PM Modi will visit the Theppakadu Elephant camp in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in neighbouring Tamil Nadu bordering Chamarajanagar district and interact with mahouts and 'kavadis' of the elephant camp.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:59:19 am

PM Modi to launch International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA)

PM Modi will release the government's vision for tiger conservation during 'Amrit Kaal', and also launch the International Big Cats Alliance (IBCA).

IBCA will focus on protection and conservation of seven major big cats of the world -- Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and Cheetah, with membership of the range countries harbouring these species.

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:55:43 am

PM Modi to visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve

PM Modi will visit Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday and release the latest tiger census data marking the completion of 50 years of ‘Project Tiger’. He will also interact with frontline field staff and self-help groups involved in conservation activities.