India to Host International Big Cat Alliance Headquarters
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India signs agreement to host IBCA headquarters and secretariat. |
| Date of Agreement | Recently signed (specific date not provided). |
| Launched by | Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023 during Project Tiger's 50th anniversary. |
| Focus | Global conservation of seven big cats: tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, puma, jaguar, and cheetah. |
| Headquarters Location | India (permanent host). |
| Funding Support | Rs 150 crore corpus for infrastructure, functioning, and recurring expenditure (2023-24 to 2028-29). |
| Legal Status | Treaty-based intergovernmental organisation (2024). |
| Ratified by Countries | India, Liberia, Eswatini, Somalia, and Nicaragua. |
| Agreement Provisions | Visa facilitation, privileges, immunities for staff and premises, operation, and governance guidelines. |
| Key Officials | P Kumaran (Secretary East, MEA) signed for India; S P Yadav (Director General, IBCA) for IBCA. |