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 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...

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...

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...

Asiatic lion count in India sees sharp rise, reaches 891: Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav

May 22, 2025

India's lion population has increased to 891 from 674 in 2020. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav praised the rise and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's...

Asiatic lion population in Gujarat grows to 674, sees over 28% growth

Jun 10, 2020

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 10 : Gujarat has seen one of the highest growth rate of 28.87 per cent in the population of...