Modi Highlights India’s Strong Conservation Efforts on World Elephant Day
Modi expressed gladness that India is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stated that on World Elephant Day, we celebrate the majestic elephant, which has remained an integral part of India’s ecological heritage.
He expressed gladness that India is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants. The Prime Minister noted that our nation has 33 elephant reserves, which provide habitats for elephants and strengthen our efforts towards their long-term conservation. Modi also expressed pride in all forest personnel, scientists, veterinarians, mahouts, and the local communities who are integral to all such efforts.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister shared: "On World Elephant Day, we celebrate the majestic elephant which has remained an integral part of India’s ecological heritage. It is gladdening that India is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants.”
“Our nation has 33 Elephant Reserves, which provide habitats for elephants and strengthen our efforts towards their long-term conservation. We are also proud of all forest personnel, scientists, veterinarians, mahouts and the local communities who are integral to all such efforts," he added.
