World Wildlife Day 2021: We should ensure protection of forests, safe habitats for animals, says PM Modi

New Delhi: On the occasion of World Wildlife Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid emphasis on the protection of forests and safe habitats for animals and also extended gratitude to those working towards wildlife protection.

Taking to Twitter, he highlighted that India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals.

“On #WorldWildlifeDay, I salute all those working towards wildlife protection. Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals,” PM Modi tweeted.

On #WorldWildlifeDay, I salute all those working towards wildlife protection. Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2021

Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the Narendra Modi government is working on the reintroduction of Cheetah, which went extinct in 1952.

“India has thriving wildlife and biodiversity. 70 per cent of Global Tiger population. 70 per cent of Asiatic Lions. 60 per cent of Leopard population. The Narendra Modi govt is working on reintroduction of Cheetah, which went extinct in 1952….this Big Cat will be a reality soon. #WorldWildlifeDay,” he said.

India has thriving wildlife & biodiversity.
70% of Global Tiger population .70 % of Asiatic Lions.
60% of Leopard population.
The @narendramodi govt. is working on reintroduction of Cheetah,which went extinct in 1952.
…this Big Cat will be a reality soon.

#WorldWildlifeDay pic.twitter.com/uhQFxI0yT4

— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) March 3, 2021

On #WorldWildlifeDay, let us celebrate forest-based livelihoods. Our culture has sustained practices that accommodate both human well-being and the long-term conservation of forests and forest-dwelling biodiversity. pic.twitter.com/54O8MdLZRc

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 3, 2021

Forests and forest ecosystems sustain our planet & people, especially indigenous communities.#WorldWildlifeDay is yet another opportunity to celebrate our diverse flora & fauna, establish a sustainable relationship with them and strengthen our conservation efforts. pic.twitter.com/iqPC3brN5L

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) March 3, 2021

On #WorldWildlifeDay, let’s raise awareness regarding significance of fauna & flora, essential for planet earth & survival of human life. It’s important to create conditions for ecosystems to survive & wildlife to flourish. Sustaining biodiversity is essential for humankind.

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) March 3, 2021

For centuries, forests have provided livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people, especially within indigenous communities.

Forests, wildlife & biodiversity need protection.

Help spread the word on Wednesday’s #WorldWildlifeDay. https://t.co/LuyV8dWL1T pic.twitter.com/YFfChLLY7r

— United Nations (@UN) March 2, 2021

Forests are home to 80% of all terrestrial wildlife.

The ecosystems they sustain are essential to global biodiversity, human livelihoods & the broader needs of societies & economies globally.

Learn more ahead of tomorrow’s #WorldWildlifeDay: https://t.co/K6RLxm6z11#ForNature pic.twitter.com/ms04zJLKoY

— UN Environment Programme (@UNEP) March 2, 2021