India in Riga

After nearly 60 years, the Indian Grey Hornbill returned to the Gir forests of Gujarat in 2021. As a seed-dispersing bird, it also helps new trees grow and supports the health of forest ecosystems. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

The Pygmy Hog has been added to India’s National Recovery Programme, giving a renewed focus to the conservation of this tiny wild pig. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

Project Dolphin was launched in 2020 to protect India’s river and marine dolphins. With 90% of the world’s Ganges River Dolphins found in India, a Ganges River Dolphin was satellite-tagged for the first time in 2024. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

The Asiatic lion population has grown steadily, from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025, marking a rise of more than 70% in a decade. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

The rhino population is finding new ground in Dudhwa, Uttar Pradesh, while Assam continues to be home to nearly 80% of the world’s rhino population. In 2025, Assam recorded zero rhino poaching cases. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

Cheetahs went extinct in India in 1952. In 2022, India began bringing them back from Africa under Project Cheetah. Since then, 36 cheetahs have been born on Indian soil, with the population growing from 0 in 2014 to 60 in 2026. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

With tigers once facing the threat of extinction, sustained conservation efforts have helped protect their populations and habitats. The tiger population has grown from 2,226 in 2014 to nearly 3,700 in 2026, marking an increase of around 65%. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

The Wild Is Finding Its Way Back in India! Indian wildlife is showing encouraging signs of recovery, backed by sustained efforts towards conservation and protection. From iconic big cats to lesser-known species across forests, rivers and grasslands, these stories offer a glimpse of nature finding its way back. Here’s a look at some of the wildlife stories worth knowing. #WildlifeWeek2026 #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation

India Hits Another Historic High! Heartiest congratulations to Neeru and Kynan Chenai on making history with India’s first-ever Trap Mixed Team Gold at Asian Games 2026. #AsianGames2026 #NewIndia #TeamIndia

Another Big Win For India! Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj cooked on the track, securing India’s first athletics Gold at Asian Games 2026. Congratulations to the incredible quartet on a stellar performance. #AsianGames2026 #NewIndia #TeamIndia

Indian Arrows Equal World Record! India’s Women’s Compound Team equals the World Record to win Gold. Gold. World Record. History. #AsianGames2026 #NewIndia #TeamIndia

India’s Archers Hit The Mark! Heartiest congratulations to Sahil Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi on winning Gold at Asian Games 2026 and securing a quota place for the 2028 Olympics. #AsianGames2026 #NewIndia #TeamIndia