Global Tiger Day: Proud to say India is home to 70% of its global population, says PM Modi

The International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 every year to raise global awareness to the conservation of tigers.. Photo: @narendramodi X/ANI Photo Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 29, 2026), greeted wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day and said his Government affirms its commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation.World Tiger Day: July 29 | Green Humour by Rohan ChakravartyThe International Tiger Day is celebrated on July 29 every year to raise global awareness to the conservation of tigers."Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70% of the global tiger population," Mr. Modi said in a post on 'X'.Greetings to all wildlife enthusiasts on Global Tiger Day. The people of India are proud of the fact that we are home to almost 70% of the global tiger population. India's tiger conservation efforts are inspired by our centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and… pic.twitter.com/OwOSyDDcc7— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 29, 2026The Prime Minister said India's tiger conservation efforts are inspired by the centuries-old culture of living in harmony with nature and powered by the collective will of our people."We also reaffirm our commitment to science-based conservation, community participation and sustainable development that strengthens tiger conservation," he said. Published - July 29, 2026 12:54 pm IST