India marks International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23'; first census counted 718 snow leopards
India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025 with a '#23for23' campaign; Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said the first-ever census recorded 718 snow leopards, 477 of them in Ladakh.
Summary
On 23 October 2025, India marked International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23', a campaign asking people to do 23 minutes of physical activity to raise awareness about snow leopards and their habitats. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led the event, which also involved the Indian Army. He said India's first-ever snow leopard census had recorded 718 individual snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, with 477 in Ladakh alone. The day reaffirms India's commitment to the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP).
Key facts
- Day
- International Snow Leopard Day, 23 Oct
- Campaign
- #23for23 — 23 minutes of activity
- First census
- 718 snow leopards in the Indian Himalayas
- Ladakh
- 477
- Programme
- Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on International Snow Leopard Day 2025, how many snow leopards did India's first-ever snow leopard census record?
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Correct answer: C — 718
PIB: the first-ever Snow Leopard Census recorded 718 individual snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, with Ladakh alone hosting 477.
What was the name of the nationwide campaign with which India marked International Snow Leopard Day on 23 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — #23for23
PIB: India observed International Snow Leopard Day with '#23for23', encouraging people to do physical activity for 23 minutes to raise awareness about snow leopard conservation.