The document discusses the declining population of tigers in India, which are down to only 2,500 individuals. Tigers are poached for their medical and magical properties. The Government of India launched Project Tiger in 1973 to preserve tigers and ensure viable wild populations for ecological, cultural, and economic reasons. The program aims to conserve biologically important forest areas as natural habitats. Steps to help stop the decline include creating awareness, punishing poachers severely, banning goods made from tiger skins, protecting forests, and supporting zoos and wildlife sanctuaries.