Project tiger was launched in 1973 to address the alarming rate of tiger population decline. The project aims to protect tigers and their habitats by establishing tiger reserves, implementing anti-poaching measures, and promoting tiger conservation awareness.
Projet elephant:
Project Elephant was initiated in 1992 with the objective of ensuring the long-term survival of Asian elephants. It emphasizes habitat conservation, research, anti-poaching efforts, and human -elephant conflict mitigation.
The great Indian Bustard:
A critically endangered bird species found only in India, The Great Indian Bustard has been the focus of conservation efforts under Project Great Indian Bustard, launched in 2013. The project aims to protect and restore its habitat, promote scientific research, and engage in public awareness campaigns.
The Snow Leopard:
The Snow leopard is a rare and elusive big cat found in the mountainous regions of Central Asia. Project Snow leopard, initiated in 2009, works towards protecting the snow leopard and its habitats by involving local communities, implementing anti-poaching measures, and promoting sustainable livelihood options.
Project Hangul:
Project Hangul was established in 1980 to conserve the endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag, a subspecies of red Deer. The project aims to protect and manage its habitat, control grazing pressure, and promote conservation awareness.
Project Dolphin:
Project Dolphin was launched in 2000 to conserve the two species of dolphins found in India -the Ganga River dolphin and the Irrawaddy dolphin. It focuses on habitat conservation, anti-poaching measures, and public awareness campaigns to protect these aquatic mammals.
These are few of the many campaigns launched by the Indian Government to protect threatened species. Protecting our wildlife is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance, and these campaigns demonstrate the government's commitment to the conservation of our valuable natural resources.