The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) released the Tiger Census 2025-26 data, confirming India's tiger population is stable at 3,682 — matching the 2022 census figure. Madhya Pradesh leads with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560). India has 53 Project Tiger Reserves covering over 75,000 sq km. India hosts more than 75% of the world's wild tigers. Project Tiger was launched in 1973 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, beginning with 9 reserves. Since then, tiger numbers have recovered from around 1,800 in 1973 to 3,682 in 2025-26.
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NTCA Tiger Census 2025-26: India's Tiger Population Stable at 3,682; MP Leads; 53 Project Tiger Reserves
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- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) released the Tiger Census 2025-26 data, confirming India's tiger population is stable at 3,682 — matching the 2022 census figure
- Madhya Pradesh leads with 785 tigers, followed by Karnataka (563) and Uttarakhand (560)
- India has 53 Project Tiger Reserves covering over 75,000 sq km
- India hosts more than 75% of the world's wild tigers
- Project Tiger was launched in 1973 under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, beginning with 9 reserves
- Since then, tiger numbers have recovered from around 1,800 in 1973 to 3,682 in 2025-26
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• NTCA Tiger Census 2025-26: 3,682 tigers (stable vs 2022); MP (785) > Karnataka (563) > Uttarakhand (560) • India: 53 Project Tiger Reserves; 75%+ of world's wild tigers • Project Tiger: launched 1973, PM Indira Gandhi; started with 9 reserves; now 53 • NTCA: National Tiger Conservation Authority; under MoEFCC; oversight of tiger reserves
