Global Tiger Day 2026: India has 3,682 tigers and 58 tiger reserves; NTCA eco-tourism webpage launched
At the NTCA's Global Tiger Day event in New Delhi on 29 July 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's 3,682 tigers and 58 tiger reserves and launched the NTCA eco-tourism webpage.
Summary
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the Global Tiger Day 2026 celebrations organised by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in New Delhi on 29 July. He said the number of tigers (3,682) and tiger reserves (58) has increased remarkably in the last 12 years. He launched the NTCA Eco-tourism webpage, which links to the official websites of all tiger reserves for safari and accommodation bookings, and NTCA Awards honoured contributions to tiger conservation and protected area management. MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh was also present.
Key facts
- Day
- Global Tiger Day – 29 July
- Organiser
- National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), New Delhi
- Tigers
- 3,682
- Tiger reserves
- 58
- Launched
- NTCA Eco-tourism webpage (ntca.gov.in/eco-tourism)
- Minister
- Bhupender Yadav (MoEFCC)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
According to the Union Environment Minister on Global Tiger Day 2026, how many tiger reserves does India have?
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Correct answer: C — 58
Bhupender Yadav said the number of tigers (3,682) and tiger reserves (58) has increased remarkably.
What tiger population figure did the Union Environment Minister cite on Global Tiger Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 3,682
The Minister cited 3,682 tigers along with 58 tiger reserves.
Which digital platform was launched by the NTCA on Global Tiger Day 2026?
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Correct answer: A — An eco-tourism webpage linking all tiger reserves
The NTCA Eco-tourism webpage brings information on all tiger reserves together with direct links to their official websites for safari and accommodation bookings.