Increase in Lion Population From 674 to 891 Very Encouraging: PM Modi

Increase in lion population from 674 to 891 very encouraging: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest has increased from 674 to 891 in just five years, which he called a “very encouraging” development. Speaking during the 122nd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister attributed the success to collective efforts by the people of the region and the use of modern methods. “This number of lions that e…

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi credits community-led conservation for rise in lion numbers in Gir - Get Latest National & International News Updates

New Delhi, May 25: Addressing the nation in his monthly Mann Ki Baat programme on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a heartening update on India’s wildlife conservation efforts, announcing a significant rise in the population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest. “In just the last five years, the population of lions in Gir, Gujarat, has increased from 674 to 891. The number of lions that emerged after the lion census is very encour…

Lions Rise in Gujarat: Another good news has come about Asiatic Lions in Gujarat from Sasan Gir and surrounding areas of Gujarat. This time in the 16th Lion Census (Lion Census 2025), their total number has been recorded as 891, which is 217 more than the previous figure. Today PM Modi told this news to the country and the world in Mann Ki Baat. In Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said that this news is good news for wildlife lovers. This is a matter of pr…