World Lion Day: Last few years saw steady increase in India's lion population, says PM Modi
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World Lion Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India's lion population has seen a steady increase in the last few years as he greeted people on World Lion Day.
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PM tweets
The lion is majestic and courageous, and India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lion, Modi tweeted.
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Rise in population
"On World Lion Day, I convey my greetings to all those passionate about lion conservation. It would make you happy that the last few years have seen a steady increase in India's lion population," he said.
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Sharing past experiences
He noted that when he was the chief minister of Gujarat, he had the opportunity to work towards ensuring safe and secure habitats for the Gir Lions.
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Initiatives
"A number of initiatives were taken which involved local communities and global best practices to ensure habitats are safe and tourism also gets a boost," Modi said.