| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 preparations began with a regional training workshop at Pench Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh. |
| 2022 Census | India's tiger population reported at a minimum of 3,167, constituting 70% of the global wild tiger population. |
| Organisation | Collaborative effort between National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Wildlife Institute of India (WII). |
| Scope | Survey will cover tiger habitats across India using standardised protocols. Involved 150 forest officials and field staff from Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. |
| Training Focus | Included tiger monitoring, co-predator and prey assessments, and habitat evaluation. Officials trained on tools like STrIPES App, GPS devices, compass, and genetic sampling. |
| Methodologies | Training covered herbivore counts, vegetation and habitat assessment, and disturbance studies, linking herbivore distribution to carnivore presence. |
| Frequency | National tiger census conducted every four years by NTCA in partnership with state forest departments, NGOs, and WII. |
| Survey Method | Uses double sampling method combining ground-based surveys and camera-trap images. |
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