Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Striped Tiger Butterfly Named Chandigarh's State Butterfly
The Striped Tiger Butterfly has been named the official butterfly of Chandigarh.
This decision was made by the State Board of Wildlife to help protect nature and teach people about the importance of wildlife.
The meeting was led by the UT Administrator, who also talked about other ways to take care of animals and their habitats.
They decided to have these meetings every six months to keep track of their progress.
This is a big step to make sure that the butterflies and other wildlife in Chandigarh are safe and healthy.
The Striped Tiger Butterfly was declared the State Butterfly of Chandigarh by the State Board of Wildlife.
The decision aims to promote biodiversity conservation and public awareness about wildlife in the Union Territory.
The meeting was chaired by UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, who reviewed six key agenda items.
The Administrator emphasized the need for regular monitoring and suggested holding SBWL meetings every six months.
The status of decisions from previous meetings and the progress of work related to the Eco-Sensitive Zone around the Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary were assessed.
- Who
- State Board of Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
- What
- Declared the Striped Tiger Butterfly as the State Butterfly of Chandigarh
- When
- During a meeting on Monday
- Where
- Chandigarh, India
- Why
- To promote biodiversity conservation and public awareness about wildlife in the Union Territory
- Butterfly Species
- Striped Tiger Butterfly
- Designation
- State Butterfly of Chandigarh
- Decision Body
- State Board of Wildlife (SBWL)
- Meeting Chair
- UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
- Purpose
- Promote biodiversity conservation and public awareness
- Meeting Frequency
- Every six months
- Key Agenda Items
- Six items reviewed, including wildlife conservation priorities
- Eco-Sensitive Zone
- Status assessed around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary