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In Pics| PM Modi goes on lion safari in Gujarat on World Wildlife Day

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Last updated: 3 March, 2025 4:17 PM
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In Pics| PM Modi goes on lion safari in Gujarat on World Wildlife Day

Sasan (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi started World Wildlife Day with a lion safari at Gujarat’s Gir Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning. The visit, part of a wider state tour, followed a night spent at Sinh Sadan, a forest guest house in Sasan, after a Sunday evening visit to the Somnath Temple.

PM Modi was accompanied by several ministers and senior forest department officials. Sasan Gir, the sanctuary’s headquarters, served as the backdrop for a crucial meeting , the seventh session of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL).

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The NBWL, a body comprised of 47 members, including the Chief of Army Staff, state representatives, NGO members, chief wildlife wardens, and state secretaries, convened to discuss critical aspects of wildlife preservation.

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This meeting provided a platform for the discussion of policies and strategies that directly impact India’s biodiversity. Following the official meeting, PM Modi engaged in a significant interaction with women forest staffers, highlighting the vital role of women in conservation efforts.

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The Prime Minister’s visit coincided with the announcement of substantial government funding. A government release highlighted the central government’s approval of over Rs 2,900 crore for Project Lion, a dedicated initiative for the conservation of Asiatic lions uniquely found in Gujarat.

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The project’s scope encompasses the lions’ current habitat, spanning approximately 30,000 square kilometers across 53 talukas in nine districts.WhatsApp Image 2025 03 03 at 10.32.18 1 scaled

Beyond Project Lion, Modi’s commitment to wildlife conservation is further evident in the establishment of a National Referral Centre for Wildlife, a national project situated on over 20.24 hectares of land in Junagadh district.

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This center, equipped with advanced technology, is set to revolutionise wildlife monitoring and care. Further strengthening conservation efforts, a high-tech wildlife tracking center and a state-of-the-art hospital have been established in Sasan.

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TAGGED:Asiatic LionGir Wildlife SanctuaryGujaratIndia WildlifeNBWL (National Board for Wildlife)PM ModiProject LionSasan Girwildlife conservationWildlife Day
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