International Big Cat Alliance

On 29th February, 2024 the Union Cabinet announced the formation of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with Rs. 150 crore budgetary support for a period of five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28.

  • PM launched the initiative in April 2023, aiming to conserve lions, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, snow leopards, jaguars, and pumas.
  • Modelled after the International Solar Alliance, IBCA includes 96 big cat range countries, along with non-range countries, conservation partners, and scientific organizations.
  • IBCA proposes an assembly of members, a standing committee, and a secretariat in India. The Environment Ministry will appoint an interim director general until a permanent office-bearer is elected.
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