Project Nilgiri Tahr

Category : National Published on: October 16 2023

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Recently Project Nilgiri Tahr has been launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched this project.
The objective of this project is to provide conservation to the state animal Nilgiri Tahr.
The Nilgiri Tahr, locally known as 'Varai Aadu', is an endangered species of the Western Ghats known for its skill in defying gravity while climbing steep cliffs.
These mountain goats are also called 'Mountain Monarch'.
This project will be implemented from the year 2023 - 2027.
The purpose of Nilgiri Tahar is also found in Sangam literature.
It is found in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
It is also protected under Schedule 1 of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

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