Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is proud to be home to the Asiatic lions and has seen a steady rise in their numbers over the past few years on the occasion of World Lion Day.PM Modi on World Lion DayTaking it to Twitter, the prime minister wrote, “World Lion Day is an occasion to celebrate the majestic lions that captivate our hearts with their strength and magnificence. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the lion population in India.”World Lion Day is an occasion to celebrate the majestic lions that captivate our hearts with their strength and magnificence. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lions and over the last few years there has been a steady rise in the lion population in India. I laud all those… pic.twitter.com/ohWcPP2Ofe— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2023He added, “I laud all those working towards protecting the habitat of lions. May we continue to cherish and protect them, ensuring they thrive for generations to come.”World Lion Day significance Notably, on August 10 every year World Lion Day is observed in order to dedicate a day to the majestic animal and aimed at raising awareness about it.India has successfully reversed the declining trend in their numbers and the lion population has steadily risen over the years.
