World Ranger Day is observed globally on July 31 every year — established in 2007 by the International Ranger Federation to honour rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate their contribution to wildlife conservation. India, with 53 Project Tiger Reserves, 106 National Parks, and 567 Wildlife Sanctuaries, has over 55,000 forest guards and rangers protecting its rich biodiversity. NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) and state forest departments felicitate rangers on this day. India's forest rangers face daily challenges including poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and hostile terrain — often in remote areas with limited resources.
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World Ranger Day (July 31): Honouring India's 55,000+ Forest Guards Protecting Tigers, Elephants and Wildlife
Key Points
- World Ranger Day is observed globally on July 31 every year — established in 2007 by the International Ranger Federation to honour rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate their contribution to wildlife conservation
- India, with 53 Project Tiger Reserves, 106 National Parks, and 567 Wildlife Sanctuaries, has over 55,000 forest guards and rangers protecting its rich biodiversity
- NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) and state forest departments felicitate rangers on this day
- India's forest rangers face daily challenges including poaching, human-wildlife conflict, and hostile terrain — often in remote areas with limited resources
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• World Ranger Day: July 31 (annual); est. 2007 by International Ranger Federation • India: 55,000+ forest guards; 53 Tiger Reserves + 106 National Parks + 567 Wildlife Sanctuaries • NTCA: National Tiger Conservation Authority; under MoEFCC; monitors Project Tiger • India forest cover: 7,08,605 sq km (21.71%; 2023 ISFR); 3rd largest forest cover globally
