Asiatic lion count in India sees sharp rise, reaches 891: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav celebrated the significant rise in Indias lion population which he said has increased to 891 from 674 in 2020 describing it as a landmark success in wildlife conservationIn a post on X Yadav credited Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership both as Gujarat Chief Minister and Indian Prime Minister for prioritising Project Lion and driving this achievementHe also congratulated forest officials wildlife lovers and environment enthusiasts for their role in this success He urged everyone to continue working toward a Viksit Bharat where humans prosper along with wildlifeIt is really heartening to note that the number of lions in India has risen to 891 from 674 in 2020 This astounding success of conservation has been achieved due to the concerted efforts of PM Shri narendramodi ji who first as Gujarat CM and then as Indian PM made Project Lion a priority area of action the Union Environment Minister saidIt is really heartening to note that the number of lions in India has risen to 891 from 674 in 2020This astounding success of conservation has been achieved due to the the concerted efforts of PM Shri narendramodi ji who first as Gujarat CM and then as Indian PM madehellip pictwittercomnB9YUhu8uamdash Bhupender Yadav byadavbjp May 21 2025I congratulate each and every individual from forest officials wildlife lovers to environment enthusiasts for this success Let us keep working to ensure Viksit Bharat is one where humans prosper along with wildlife he said emphasizing the collective commitment needed to sustain and build upon this achievementBuilding on this shared vision Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision and consistent support towards wildlife conservation He saidRespected Prime Minister my heartfelt gratitude to you for your vision and continued encouragement to protect the Asiatic lion and other wildlife The efforts being made to protect wildlife in Gujarat under your guidance have generated unprecedented awareness among local people and tourists alike about lion conservation Project Lion has become the cornerstone in creating an ecosystem for the conservation and promotion of lions Gujarat is committed to work with full energy with the central government to carry these efforts forward uninterruptedlyPatel also appreciated the commitment shown by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and thanked all those involved in making Project Lion a success on the groundResponding to CM Bhupendra Patels post Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his reaction on X saying Very exciting information It brings me immense happiness to see that under Project Lion the efforts being undertaken are not only providing a suitable environment for lions in Gujarat but also ensuring their protectionThe Union Environment Ministry has approved Project Lion with a budget of Rs 292771 crore for Asiatic Lion conservationProject Lion stands as a transformative initiative dedicated to the conservation and expansion of the Asiatic lion population ensuring their longterm survival through strategic habitat management and community participationIt encompasses a wide range of strategies including habitat and population management wildlife health humanwildlife conflict mitigation local community participation tourism development scientific research training ecodevelopment and biodiversity conservationTo strengthen lion conservation 237 beat guards 162 men 75 women were recruited in 2024 They patrol protected areas prevent conflicts and safeguard lion habitats 92 rescue vehicles have been deployed for swift wildlife emergency response rescue of wild animals and ensuring timely medical care and to reduce humanwildlife conflict 11000 machans have been built helping farmers protect crops while ensuring safety and coexistence with lions A key safety measure is the construction of parapet walls around 55108 open wells to prevent wildlife falls reduce fatalities and protect animals and water sourcesThe launch of Project Lion marks a historic moment in Indias conservation journey With Gujarat leading the way the initiative will ensure the longterm survival and wellbeing of Asiatic lions solidifying Indias position as a global leader in wildlife conservationThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params