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India Signs Agreement to Host International Big Cat Alliance Headquarters

The pact formalizes India as the host for the IBCA secretariat, advancing global big cat conservation with a ₹150 crore commitment and 27 member nations.

India and the International Big Cat Alliance (photo:United Nations)
The Government of India shall provide budgetary support of ₹150 crore to IBCA for creating a corpus, building infrastructure, and meeting recurring expenditure for five years from 2023-24 to 2028-29 (Getty Images/ Representative photo)
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Overview

  • India and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed the Headquarters Agreement on April 17, 2025, establishing the IBCA secretariat in India.
  • The agreement, signed by MEA Secretary (East) P. Kumaran and IBCA Director General Dr. S. P. Yadav, includes provisions for visas, privileges, and immunities for personnel and premises.
  • The Indian government has committed ₹150 crore over five years to fund the IBCA's operations, infrastructure, and conservation initiatives.
  • Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April 2023, the IBCA focuses on conserving seven big cat species, including tigers, lions, and cheetahs, through global collaboration.
  • The alliance now includes 27 member countries, with instruments of ratification deposited by nations such as Nicaragua, Eswatini, Somalia, and Liberia.