Archive · 29 Jul 2026
AP Adopts Science-Driven Approach to Tiger Conservation
On International Tiger Day, Pawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, talked about how important it is to protect tigers.
Tigers help keep forests and rivers healthy.
The state has a big tiger reserve called Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam, where they found 68 tigers and 11 baby tigers.
The government is using new technology like drones and cameras to protect the tigers.
They are also working with other states to move female tigers to new places to help them have healthy babies.
Pawan Kalyan asked everyone to help protect tigers so that future generations can enjoy them too.
Andhra Pradesh reaffirms commitment to wildlife conservation on International Tiger Day.
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve records 68 tigers and 11 cubs in the All India Tiger Estimation 2026.
State adopts science-driven approach with increased protection camps and advanced technologies.
Government empowers local communities, particularly the Chenchu tribe, in conservation efforts.
Andhra Pradesh collaborates with Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh to translocate female tigers for genetic diversity.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Announcement of science-driven approach to tiger conservation
- When
- July 29, 2024 (International Tiger Day)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To preserve forests, rivers, biodiversity, and ecological balance
Conservation Efforts
Critics of Conservation
Effectiveness of Conservation Measures
Conservation Efforts
The state's science-driven approach, including increased protection camps and advanced technologies, is effective in conserving tiger populations.
Critics of Conservation
Some critics argue that these measures are insufficient and that more needs to be done to address poaching and habitat loss.
- Date
- July 29, 2024
- Location
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Tiger Reserve
- Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
- Tiger Population
- 68 tigers and 11 cubs
- Protection Camps
- 150
- Technologies Used
- Drones, camera traps, M-STrIPES, HANUMAN initiative
- Communities Involved
- Chenchu tribe