On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, which is observed on March 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a lion safari at the Gir wildlife sanctuary
Lions spotted during a safari by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary, on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day (Pic: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commended the steady rise in population of Asiatic lions at Gujarat’s Gir wildlife sanctuary, highlighting the role of tribal communities in the surrounding areas in preserving their natural habitat.
On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, which is observed on March 3 every year, he undertook a lion safari at the Gir wildlife sanctuary, post which he shared the information.
“In the last many years, collective efforts have ensured that the population of Asiatic Lions is rising steadily,” Prime Minister informed in a post on X.
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… pic.twitter.com/S8XMmn2zN7
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2025
He further stated, “Equally commendable is the role of tribal communities and women from surrounding areas in preserving the habitat of the Asiatic Lions.”
The pictures shared from his social media handles showed PM Modi taking a closer view of the majestic Asiatic lions at the national park. He also took to X to share pictures of lions and lionesses that he clicked from his camera.
“Lions and lionesses in Gir! Tried my hand at some photography this morning,” he wrote on X.
Lions and lionesses in Gir! Tried my hand at some photography this morning. pic.twitter.com/TKBMKCGA7m
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2025
Further, he also informed that populations of tigers, leopards and rhinos have also risen in the past ten years.
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. #WorldWildlifeDay
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2025
Last year, a report titled “Status of Tigers: Co-predators and Prey in India-2022 also put the spotlight on India's growing tiger population and said that a significant growth of 6.1% was registered, bringing the estimated number of tigers to 3,682.
The report jointly released by National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India said that India has become home to approximately 75 percent of world’s tiger population.
(With inputs from IANS)
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