On Sunday PM Modi also visited two tiger reserves...
At the beginning of 20th-century, the number of tigers across Asia was highest at 100,000 but the number of species decrease rapidly to extinction.
The population of tigers in India by the year 2006, hit a record for the lowest majority remaining wild tigers just 1,411 individuals.
After decades of conservation and efforts appear to have finally paid off. Since then, the number of tigers has more than doubled, reaching 3,167 last year, as per the latest tiger census released on Sunday.
According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's wild tiger population is about 70%, which stands at around 4,500.
The resurgence of Indian tigers represents a triumph for conservationists; and a ray of hope for other countries struggling to boost wildlife numbers.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, the report was released along with the government's conservation program launched in 1973.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed on Sunday, "Thousands of years of history we have related to tigers...in many tribes in India tiger is considered as our brother." " For a better future for humanity is only possible when our environments are protected and our biodiversity continues to expand.”
On Sunday PM Modi also visited two tiger’s reserves, with photos showing the leader decked in a safari hat and camouflage clothing.
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