India marks World Elephant Day, reaffirms global leadership in conservation

August 12, 2025 9:55 PM

India marks World Elephant Day, reaffirms global leadership in conservation

India reaffirmed its position as a global leader in elephant conservation on World Elephant Day 2025, with Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh highlighting the country’s commitment to protecting its National Heritage Animal. Speaking at the national celebrations in Coimbatore, Singh said India, which is home to nearly 60% of the world’s wild elephant population, was combining advanced tools such as artificial intelligence, remote sensing an...

World Elephant Day: PM Modi lauds conservation efforts and elephant population growth

August 12, 2024 11:41 AM

World Elephant Day: PM Modi lauds conservation efforts and elephant population growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated World Elephant Day on Monday, praising extensive community initiatives focused on elephant conservation. He reaffirmed India's commitment to providing suitable habitats for elephants to thrive. In a post on X, PM Modi highlighted the cultural and historical significance of elephants in India and noted the recent increase in their population. "World Elephant Day is an occasion to appreciate the wide range of community efforts to protect elephants. At the ...