With its ongoing conservation efforts, India continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting wildlife. As part of the National Wildlife Week, which began on October 2 and will continue till October 8, the central government has announced five new projects focused on species conservation and conflict management. Here’s everything you need to know about the new initiative.
Five New Conservation Projects Announced In India
Participated in the Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun today.
Launched five national-level projects for species conservation and conflict management. These projects take forward the guidance received from PM Shri @narendramodi ji during… pic.twitter.com/ppjLufv0cy
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) October 6, 2025
On Monday, October 6, the central government announced five projects dedicated to dolphins, sloth bears, gharials and tigers. The announcement took place at the Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. During this, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav declared the launch of Project Dolphin (Phase-II), Project Sloth Bear, Project Gharial, the Centre of Excellence for Human–Wildlife Conflict Management (CoE-HWC) at the Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON), and Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves.
According to Hindustan Times, the Union Environment Minister also introduced four national-level action plans and field guides. In this, the authorities will assess and monitor the populations of river dolphins, other cetaceans, tigers, snow leopards, Great Indian Bustard, and Lesser Florican.
About Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves Initiative
One of the major projects announced on Monday was Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves. In 2022, India was home to 70% of the world’s wild tiger population, with a total of 3,682 tigers. Of these, around 1,325 tigers (35–40%) now live outside designated reserves. This number is expected to increase by about 6.1% every year, according to Hindustan Times.
Now, to make sure they complete their goal, the government is planning to use modern technology and community involvement to manage and protect tigers. Tools like drones, camera traps, and AI systems will help track tiger movements, whereas rapid response teams and trained local volunteers will handle emergencies. Programs like Bagh Mitra and school awareness drives will also play a crucial role in this new project. The new projects will ensure that wildlife in India continues to grow.
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