PM Modi lauds rise in lion population

**EDS: WITH STORY** New Delhi: In this image provided by the zoo officials, lioness Mahagauri, at Delhi zoo, Sunday, April 27, 2025. The five-year-old Asiatic lioness gave birth to the cubs this morning, making it the first successful breeding of Asiatic lions at Delhi’s National Zoological Park since 2009. (Zoo officials via PTI Photo) (PTI04_27_2025_000379B) *** Local Caption ***
New Delhi, May 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed happiness at the rise in the population of lions in Gujarat, and said ‘Project Lion’ has helped create a conducive environment for the big cats and ensured their protection.

He was reacting to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s post on X that the number of lions has risen to 891 in the state.

Modi said, “It is very encouraging information. It is heartening to note that the efforts under ‘Project Lion’ are providing them (lions) a conducive environment and ensuring their protection.” PTI KR RHL

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