India has proposed to launch a mega global alliance under its leadership to protect big cats.
It also assured support over five years with guaranteed funding of $100 million (over Rs 800 crore).
This International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) will focus on the rehabilitation and conservation of the seven big cats namely tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, pumas, jaguars and chives.
Its major activities will include advocacy, partnership, knowledge e-portal, capacity building, eco-tourism, partnerships between expert groups and finance tapping.