# Similipal tiger population rises from 5 to 35 in 12 years 2026-08-13T11:57:46+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Hans India reports that the tiger population in Similipal Tiger Reserve has risen from five in 2014 to 35 in 2026. Field director Prakash Chand Gogineni attributed the success to scientific management and community participation. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik issued separate messages on International Tiger Day urging collective conservation efforts. Similipal is the only home to wild melanistic tigers. ## Coverage - thehansindia.com Tags: community participation, international tiger day, Odisha, similipal tiger reserve, tiger conservation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/similipal-tiger-population-rises-from-5-to-35-in-12-years/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/similipal-tiger-population-rises-from-5-to-35-in-12-years/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.