Maharashtra government has roped Mr.Amitabh Bachchan as new ambassador for the Tiger Conservation Project. His association will help to raise the awareness about saving tigers in the state. In this regard Mr.Amitabh Bachchan has accepted an offer which was forwarded by state Forest Minister S Mungantiwar. State government forwarded this proposal to Mr. Amitabh Bachchan after Tiger Protection Foundation has approved a proposal of his appointment as ambassador to promote the “Save Tiger” campaign in July 2015. It should be noted that Mr. Amitabh Bachchan is also brand ambassador of Gujarat Tourism since February 2010.
Tiger Conservation in Maharashtra:
Currently, Maharashtra has 6 tiger reserves viz. Tadoba, Melghat, Pench, Nagzira, Sahyadri and Bor.It should be noted that except Sahyadri tiger reserve remaining Five are located in Vidharbha region of state. Maharashtra has recorded around 190 tigers as per the 2014 Tiger census (usually conducted every 4 years). Successful implementation of various conservation efforts has helped to increase population of Tigers in state. Tiger population has recorded a steady rise from 103 in 2006 to 169 in 2010.
Amitabh Bachchan new Tiger Conservation Ambassador for the Tiger Conservation Project
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