India, March 3 -- On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 9 significant decisions and findings to improve conservation efforts in India. These include foundation stone of National Referral Centre for Wildlife at Junagadh; 16th Asiatic Lion Population Estimation to be conducted in 2025 and establishment of a Centre of Excellence to deal with Human-wildlife conflict; Cheetah introduction to Gandhisagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and Banni Grasslands in Gujarat; a new Project for Gharials and a National Great Indian Bustard Conservation Action Plan among others.

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