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World Lion Day: PM Modi Praises Steady Rise In India’s Lion Population


Variety of Asiatic lions, who stay primarily within the Gir forests, was estimated to be 674 in 2020

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stated India’s lion inhabitants has seen a gradual improve in the previous couple of years as he greeted individuals on World Lion Day.

The lion is majestic and brave, and India is proud to be residence to the Asiatic Lion, PM Modi tweeted.

“On World Lion Day, I convey my greetings to all these keen about lion conservation. It could make you content that the previous couple of years have seen a gradual improve in India’s lion inhabitants,” he stated.

The variety of Asiatic lions, who stay primarily within the Gir forests, was estimated to be 674 in 2020, a rise of 29 per cent in 5 years.

PM Modi famous that when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had the chance to work in direction of making certain protected and safe habitats for the Gir Lions.

“A lot of initiatives had been taken which concerned native communities and world finest practices to make sure habitats are protected and tourism additionally will get a lift,” PM Modi stated.

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