Dr Harsh Vardhan atends Global Tiger Day celebrations

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New Delhi : Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Dr. Harsh Vardhan on July 29, 2017, said that Tiger bearing forests play a mitigative role in combating climate change. Addressing the Global Tiger Day celebrations at Vigyan Bhawan,the Minister emphasized that the Tiger is a symbol of healthy environment and there can be no let-up in conservation efforts as threats to Tigers remain ever persistent.

Addressing a large gathering comprising tiger conservationists, NGOs and students, Dr Harsh Vardhan pointed out that the target of doubling the number of Tigers by 2022 in St Petersburg Declaration is a moderate target, but to achieve even this moderate target, nations have to be repeatedly reminded to conserve the Tiger.  He added that Tiger conservation should be carried out every moment of the day and not celebrated merely as a one-day event, according to a PIB release.     The Environment Minister strongly impressed three points upon the children present on the occasion – to undertake one small good deed everyday and inspire others to undertake one such good, environment-friendly deed for the protection of environment and Tiger conservation, to live and work for fellow human beings and to put their heart and soul in undertaking such deeds with honesty and sincerity.

The Minister suggested that there can be no better and positive messengers to spread any message in the society than children.  Dr. Harsh Vardhan strongly emphasised the need to instill discipline in children particularly by teachers, which he said, should not be ignored at any cost, according to the PIB release. A Protocol for conducting security and audit of Tiger Reserves was released by the Minister on the occasion.  A Compact Disk (CD) on glimpses of Tiger conservation through Parliament questions was also released.