Question

The tiger has been placed in its coffin. Nothing short of a miracle can save tigers in the wild in this country.

In the light of the above statement, examine the effectiveness of Project Tiger launched by the Government in 1972.

Answer 1

The project has been successful and effective in conservation of tigers.

Reasons:

1. It has ensured the protection of the entire ecosystem.
2. It has led to an increase in the number of prey and predator.
3. The funds allocated have been used efficiently.
4. The data collected under this project has been scientific.
5. However, though a lot of money was pumped into the project mainly by WWF the results are not that satisfactory. Project tiger directorate is a guiding authority having no judicial powers, immense lack of coordination among the bodies dealing with the project.
6. Funds are not adequate.
7. A proper training is needed for the field staff.
8. A stringent legal system that provides harsh punishment in a time bound scale needs to be established.

Nonetheless, the project has been successful to a great extend in conserving these endangered species.