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International Tiger Day Reinforces India’s Conservation Mission
Forest Department and Kaamakazi Foundation Call for People’s Participation
Pooja Srivastava | Anytime News Network
Marking International Tiger Day 2026, a major conservation awareness programme was organized at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, bringing together forest officials, wildlife experts, environmental volunteers, local residents, and conservation partners to strengthen the message of protecting India’s rich biodiversity. The initiative was jointly organized by the Forest Department and Kaamakazi Foundation.
Tiger Conservation Means Ecosystem Protection
Chief Guest PP Singh, Field Director, Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, emphasized that tigers are the ultimate indicators of a healthy forest ecosystem. Protecting the tiger, he said, ultimately safeguards forests, water resources, biodiversity, and human well-being.
Community Participation at the Core
Forest officials highlighted that conservation efforts in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve have been strengthened through active cooperation between forest personnel, local communities, and volunteer “Tiger Friends.” Public awareness and community engagement remain central to the reserve’s long-term conservation strategy.
A Shared Environmental Responsibility
Speakers stressed that environmental protection cannot be achieved by government agencies alone. Sustainable conservation requires collective responsibility, greater public awareness, and active participation from civil society to maintain harmony between humans and wildlife.
Recognising Conservation Champions
During the programme, outstanding wildlife volunteers were honoured for their contribution to tiger conservation and were provided essential support kits to encourage continued participation in field conservation initiatives.
Building a Strong Conservation Partnership
The event was attended by Kaamakazi Foundation Chief Trustee Farhan, Director Ankit Srivastava, Safdar Aslam, Manish Mehrotra, Neeraj Pahuja, senior forest officials, environmental activists, and local citizens. The programme concluded with a collective pledge to strengthen wildlife conservation through collaboration between government agencies, civil society, and local communities.
