The day commemorates the anniversary of the Bishkek Declaration.
It is also observed to raise awareness for its conservation and protection.
It was on October 23, 2013, when political leaders from 12 countries came together to endorse the ‘Bishkek Declaration on the conservation of snow leopards.
Snow Leopard is found in 12 countries.
They are India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Mongolia, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.