India, March 5 -- On World Wildlife Day (March 3), Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared pictures from his jungle safari in Gir National Park, Gujarat. He urged people to visit, calling Gir the proud home of the majestic Asiatic lion. His comment section quickly filled with enthusiastic responses from travellers eager to witness these regal big cats in the wild. Recently, the central government allocated over Rs.2,900 crore for Project Lion, a major conservation initiative to protect Asiatic lions, whose only natural habitat remains in Gujarat.

Visiting these destinations offers an unforgettable safari experience while supporting conservation programmes that protect Asiatic lions and promote biodiversity and ecosystem balance.

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