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SBI Hyderabad Circle Adopts Five Tigers for Conservation

SBI Hyderabad Circle Adopts Five Tigers for Conservation
SBI Hyderabad Circle adopts five tigers on International Tiger Day · thehansindia.com

The State Bank of India in Hyderabad decided to help protect tigers by giving money to a zoo.

They gave a cheque worth 15 lakh rupees to keep five tigers safe for a year.

About 2,000 students came to the zoo to learn about tigers and how to protect them.

The zoo’s curator talked about how they raise tigers in the zoo and why it’s important to keep them alive.

A local MLA said the zoo is a very good place for wildlife care and thanked the bank and schools for helping.

The bank’s manager said that keeping animals safe is something everyone should do and that the bank wants to help nature stay healthy.

Key facts

Event
SBI Hyderabad Circle Tiger Adoption
Date
July 27-28, 2024
Location
Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad
Participants
2,000 students
Funding
₹15 lakh

Quotes

Mohammed Mubeen

Bahadurpura Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA)

“wildlife conservation is a shared responsibility, affirming that SBI remains committed to supporting initiatives that contribute to ecological balance and sustainable development.”
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“adopting the five tigers reflects the bank's dedication to preserving India's rich biodiversity while encouraging public awareness regarding the protection of endangered species.”
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J. Vasantha

Curator of Nehru Zoological Park

“International Tiger Day is observed annually to raise awareness about tiger conservation.”
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