CHENNAI: The Project Tiger in Tamil Nadu is proposed to get Rs 6.35 crore for its implementation during 2011-12.
A policy note tabled in the assembly said the project, was presenty receiving 100 per cent central assistance for non-recurring works and 50 per cent for recurring works.
According to the latest census, Tamil Nadu has 163 big cats within its territory.
The state also proposes to spend Rs 3.09 crore for implementing various schemes in Project Elephant. Of the 26,000 elephants estimated in India, Tamil Nadu had 4,015 tuskers.
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