Gujarat: Union Government approves project lion for over Rs 2,900 crore for Asiatic lion conservation

Mar 01, 2025

Project Lion stands as a transformative initiative dedicated to the conservation and expansion of the Asiatic lion population, ensuring their long-term survival through strategic...

Asiatic lion numbers surge 32 per cent in five years, touch 891: Report

Aug 10, 2025

India's Asiatic lion population has recorded a significant jump, rising from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025 an increase of 32.2 percent, according...

PM Modi lauds conservation efforts, notes steady increase in India's lion population

Aug 10, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 10 : On World Lion Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday lauded India's conservation efforts and noted there has...

Gujarat: CM Patel announces 16th lion population estimation, Asiatic lion population rises to 891

May 21, 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that Gujarat is now home to 891 Asiatic lions, as per the findings of the 16th Lion Population...

Asiatic lion run over by goods train in Gujarat’s Amreli

Jul 21, 2023

A forest official said that the train driver was not able to save the lions despite applying emergency brakes after being alerted by the...

India celebrates World Lion Day with grand event in Gujarat's Gir, PM Modi lauds conservation efforts

Aug 10, 2024

As the nation comes together to celebrate World Lion Day, the Gujarat Forest Department placed special emphasis on honouring the King of the Jungle...