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May 14, 2026 2:01 PM

Bhupender Yadav inaugurates ‘Lion’ species spotlight event at Gir ahead of IBCA Summit 2026

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday inaugurated the ‘Lion’ Species Spotlight Programme at Gir National Park in Sasan Gir, Gujarat, as part of the pre-summit events leading up to the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit 2026. Addressing the programme, Patel credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” for the establishment of the IBCA and said it had strengthened global awareness towards big cat conservation. He highlighted the r...

March 3, 2025 9:52 PM

“Significant deliberations…”: PM Modi after National Board for Wildlife meeting in Gir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in Gir as a significant step in advancing India's wildlife conservation efforts, coinciding with World Wildlife Day. "There have been significant deliberations and outcomes during the meeting of the National Board for Wildlife held in Gir today," PM Modi posted on X. He highlighted key initiatives, including the foundation stone laying of a National Referral Centre for Wildlife in Junagadh, th...

March 3, 2025 5:18 PM

PM Modi chairs 7th National Board for Wildlife meeting in Gir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife at Gir National Park in Gujarat on Monday. The discussions focused on expanding protected areas, strengthening species-specific programs, and addressing human-wildlife conflict. The meeting assessed the progress of flagship conservation projects, including Project Tiger, Project Elephant, and Project Snow Leopard. Conservation efforts for dolphins and Asiatic lions, along with the establishment of the Intern...