PM Modi credits community participation for increase in Asiatic lion population in Gujarat’s Gir

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share the news of increase in the population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat on Wednesday, crediting community participation for it.
"Two very good news: Population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat's Gir Forest, is up by almost 29 per cent," he said.
Geographically, the distribution area of the animals was up by 36 per cent, Modi said.

Over the last several years, the Lion population in Gujarat has been steadily rising. This is powered by community… https://t.co/RpZLNBhGfV

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1591790600000

"Kudos to the people of Gujarat and all those whose efforts have led to this excellent feat," he wrote on the microblogging website.
Over the last several years, the lion population in Gujarat has been steadily rising.

Two very good news:Population of the majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarats Gir Forest, is up by almost 29%.… https://t.co/HdZDqL0z4i

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1591790558000

This, Modi said, was powered by community participation with an emphasis on technology, wildlife healthcare, proper habitat management and steps to minimise human-lion conflict.
"Hope this positive trend continues," he said.
Gujarat is the home state of the Prime Minister.
PM Modi also shared a press release, which said the population of Asiatic lions has shown a steady incrRead More – Source

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