Journalism of Courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gir National Park in Gujarat on World Wildlife Day. The park is home to Asiatic Lions, Sambal dears, Indian pangolins and crested treeswifts. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
PM Modi reminisced his days as the Chief Ministe of Gujarat during his visit, hailing the role of tribal communities and women from surrounding areas in preserving the habitat of the Asiatic Lion.(Photo/Government of Gujarat)
The Prime Minister also shared photographs clicked by him on X, alongisde the caption, "Lions and lionesses in Gir! Tried my hand at some photography this morning". (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
In 2020, the Gujarat Forest Department had announced the population of Asiatic lions in the state — 674, up from 523 in 2015. The count was estimated not from a Census, but from a population “observation” exercise called Poonam Avlokan. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
“Today, on #WorldWildlifeDay, let’s reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet,” Modi posted. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
“Every species plays a vital role — let’s safeguard their future for generations to come! We also take pride in India’s contributions towards preserving and protecting wildlife,” Modi said. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, said, "Every species plays a vital role in Earth's ecosystem and, as custodians of Planet Earth, it is incumbent upon us to safeguard their future for generations to come." (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
On December 20, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
With more than one million species at risk of extinction amid the escalating triple planetary crisis, World Wildlife Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the world’s fauna and flora. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
In 2025, World Wildlife Day will be observed on Monday, under the theme of “Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet.” (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
This year's theme highlights the importance of collaboration in enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of existing financial resources, aiming to create a resilient future that benefits both humanity and the environment. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
The day is also meant to remind people of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime and human-induced reduction of species. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
United Nations noted that although $ 143 billion is invested annually in biodiversity conservation, the amount falls short of the estimated $ 824 billion needed each year. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
UN says that people everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet human needs. From food, to fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing, 50,000 wild species meet needs of billions worldwide. (Photo/Government of Gujarat)
