Measures to improve tiger conservation efforts in the country

• Protect tigers and their habitat.
• Build capacity in range states.
• Reduce human-tiger conflict.
• Conduct scientific research on tigers to help inform conservation strategies.
• Promote tiger-friendly policies.
• Monitor tiger numbers, population trends, and threats to tigers and their habitats.
• To build more tiger reserves in India.
•  To enforce complete ban on poaching.

Question:

Recent tiger census shows increase in the number of tigers but the methodology has always faced criticism. Examine. Also, suggest measures to improve tiger conservation efforts in the country.