Union Budget 2026: India To Host Global Big Cat Summit, Bringing Together 95 Nations
India will host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit in 2026, bringing together ministers and heads of government from 95 range countries to discuss collective conservation strategies. Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Union Budget presentation, this initiative follows the formation of the International Big Cat Alliance last year.
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Updated: Sunday, February 01, 2026, 12:36 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman |
New Delhi: India is set to host the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit where ministers from 95 range countries will deliberate on collective strategies for conservation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Sunday.
Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, Sitharaman said the International Big Cat Alliance was set up last year.
"This year, India is hosting the first-ever Global Big Cat Summit, where heads of governments and ministers from 95 range countries will deliberate on collective strategies for conservation," she said.
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