Sasan, March 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Monday morning, on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day.

On World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of the planet.

On December 20, 2013, the 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim March 3 as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness about the world's wild fauna and flora.

"Today, on #WorldWildlifeDay, let's reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet," Modi said.

"Every species plays a vital role - let's safeguard their future for gen...