Archive · 22 Aug 2025
India Grants Privileges to International Big Cat Alliance
The Indian government is giving special rights and protections to an organization called the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
The IBCA is like a club dedicated to helping big cats like tigers and lions.
India is allowing the IBCA to operate with certain freedoms and protections, like diplomats have.
This will help the IBCA work better with countries all over the world to protect big cats.
This is because the government thinks protecting big cats is important for the environment.
The IBCA was started by India's Prime Minister Modi to bring countries together to save these animals.
India has extended privileges and immunities under the UN Act to the International Big Cat Alliance.
The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has headquarters in India and aims to protect seven big cat species.
Bhupender Yadav, Environment Minister, announced the extension of privileges on X, emphasizing India's commitment.
The privileges will empower IBCA to function effectively as a global platform for collaboration.
The initiative was launched by PM Modi, with the IBCA including 96 countries and various organizations.
- Who
- The Union Government and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA).
- What
- India extended privileges and immunities under the UN Act to the International Big Cat Alliance.
- When
- Announced on Friday, August 22, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To empower the IBCA to function effectively as a global platform for big cat conservation.
- Organization
- International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
- Headquarters
- India
- Big Cats Targeted
- Tiger, Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, Puma, Jaguar and the Cheetah
- Initiated by
- PM Modi
- Privileges Granted Under
- United Nations (Privileges and Immunities) Act, 1947