World Wildlife Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a lion safari in the Gir National Park in Gujarat on Monday.
The Prime Minister was seen clicking photographs while standing in the safari vehicle, during which he witnessed families of lions. PM Modi is currently on a visit to Gujarat, where he chaired a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Sasan Gir on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.
Sasan Gir is the only habitat of Asiatic lions in the world and has witnessed a consistent increase in the number of lions. As per the census conducted in 2020, the total population of lions in the Gir forest area is 674.
Earlier, PM Modi shared a post on the social media platform X and wrote, “On World Wildlife Day, let’s reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Every species plays a vital role; let’s safeguard their future for generations to come! We also take pride in India’s contributions towards preserving and protecting wildlife.”
In a post on X, he wrote:.
“This morning, on #WorldWildlifeDay, I went on a Safari in Gir, which, as we all know, is home to the majestic Asiatic Lion. Coming to Gir also brings back many memories of the work we collectively did when I was serving as Gujarat CM.
In the last many years, collective efforts have ensured that the population of Asiatic Lions is rising steadily. Equally commendable is the role of tribal communities and women from surrounding areas in preserving the habitat of the Asiatic Lion.”
Lions and lionesses in Gir! Tried my hand at some photography this morning.
Over the last decade, the population of tigers, leopards, rhinos have risen too, indicating how deeply we cherish wildlife and are working to build sustainable habitats for animals.
