Why in News?
The Government of India has constituted four expert working groups to review five decades of tiger conservation policies under Project Tiger, marking its 50-year milestone.
Project Tiger:
- Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973.
- The launch took place at Jim Corbett National Park.
- It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
- Objective: To ensure a viable population of Bengal tigers in their natural habitats.
- Recognized as the worldβs largest species conservation programme.
Exam TIP: National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA):
- Established in 2005 and given statutory status in 2006.
- Formed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
- Functions:
- Supervises Project Tiger implementation
- Strengthens tiger conservation efforts
- Chaired by the Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
