Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, August 10: “India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions over the last few years,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on the occasion of “World Lion Day” on Thursday.
PM Modi tweeted,” World Lion Day is an occasion to celebrate the majestic lions that captivate our hearts with their strength and magnificence. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the lion population in India.”
World Lion Day is an occasion to celebrate the majestic lions that captivate our hearts with their strength and magnificence. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the lion population in India. I laud all those… pic.twitter.com/ohWcPP2Ofe
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2023
PM Modi also said, “I laud all those working towards protecting the habitat of lions. May we continue to cherish and protect them, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.”
World Lion Day is observed every year on August 10, with the goal of increasing public awareness of the lion’s diminishing population and the need for conservation. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List, lions are a vulnerable species.
