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In this episode, Kunal Vijayakar unveils the fascinating tale of Project Tiger and the Tiger Man of India - Kailash Sankhala!

The 1970s marked a dire revelation for India's Bengal tigers, with their population plummeting to alarming levels. Kailash Sankhala, then Director of the Delhi Zoo, brought this crisis to light through a groundbreaking tiger census report. Faced with the imminent threat of extinction, Sankhala's relentless efforts paved the way for a pivotal moment in Indian conservation history.

Explore how Sankhala, with his deep passion for wildlife preservation, garnered support from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, leading to the initiation of 'Project Tiger' on April 1st, 1973. Sankhala's role as the project's first director, coupled with the designation of the tiger as India's national animal, set the stage for a remarkable conservation journey.

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Welcome to A Century of Stories presented by IDFC FIRST Bank! In this episode, Kunal Vijayakar unveils the fascinating tale of Project Tiger and the Tiger Man of India - Kailash Sankhala! The 1970s marked a dire revelation for India's Bengal tigers, with their population plummeting to alarming levels. Kailash Sankhala, then Director of the Delhi Zoo, brought this crisis to light through a groundbreaking tiger census report. Faced with the imminent threat of extinction, Sankhala's relentless efforts paved the way for a pivotal moment in Indian conservation history. Explore how Sankhala, with his deep passion for wildlife preservation, garnered support from Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, leading to the initiation of 'Project Tiger' on April 1st, 1973. Sankhala's role as the project's first director, coupled with the designation of the tiger as India's national animal, set the stage for a remarkable conservation journey. New episodes out every Monday! Open IDFC FIRST Bank savings account :  <a href="https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=June&amp;utm_content=COS">https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/personal-banking/accounts/savings-account?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_campaign=June&amp;utm_content=COS</a> Know more about Zero Fee Banking : <a href="https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=centuryofstories&amp;utm_campaign=cosepi1&amp;utm_term=Aug23">https://www.idfcfirstbank.com/getmorefromyourbank?utm_source=youtube&amp;utm_medium=centuryofstories&amp;utm_campaign=cosepi1&amp;utm_term=Aug23</a> Follow ‘A Century of Stories’ official Instagram handle at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/acenturyofstories/"> @acenturyofstories</a> Subscribe to<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ACenturyOfStories/"> A Century of Stories YT channel</a> Listen to A Century of Stories across Audio Platforms <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1701423625?ign-itscg=30200&amp;ign-itsct=lt_p">Apple Podcasts</a> |<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0OXGtvngwzgyqis6FkGOj2?si=b3334031f7d249d3"> Spotify</a> |<a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cub21ueWNvbnRlbnQuY29tL2QvcGxheWxpc3QvZTBkY2U0YjMtMmViOC00OGNiLTgyMmMtYWYxZDAwZTAzZTIwLzgwYTRiMmEwLTk3OTctNGVjYy05MDc3LWIwNTcwMGRjMjM4YS9hYTI2YjY4NS00YTUyLTQxNDYtYWY4YS1iMDU3MDBkZDNlZmIvcG9kY2FzdC5yc3M"> Google Podcasts</a> |<a href="https://gaana.com/podcast/a-century-of-stories-season-1"> Gaana</a> |<a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/230e07ac-cd9f-47f2-bb66-8afd40bc2314/a-century-of-stories"> Amazon Music</a> |<a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/a-century-of-stories/1/21AtBWCzSN4_"> Jio Saavn</a> Follow our host Kunal on Instagram at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kunalvijayakar/"> @kunalvijayakar</a> And don’t forget to rate us!

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India.

🎙️ Innovation & Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 
🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

Join Kunal Vijayakar and Cyrus Broacha as they unravel the enchanting stories of India's last century. From groundbreaking innovations to cricketing legends, A Century of Stories is a captivating blend of humour and history, inviting you to relive and discover the tales that shaped modern India. 🎙️ Innovation &amp; Achievement, hosted by Kunal Vijayakar 🎙️ Cricket and Beyond, hosted by Cyrus Broacha

A Century Of Stories

Welcome to A Century of Stories! In this episode, Kunal Vijayakar unveils the fascinating tale of Project Tiger and the Tiger Man of India - Kailash Sankhala!

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