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PM Modi emphasised the importance of protecting elephants and their natural habitats while acknowledging the efforts being made towards wildlife conservation in India. Asian elephants are classified as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, making conservation efforts crucial for their long-term survival.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted India’s significant role in conserving Asian elephants. He emphasised that the majestic elephant has remained an integral part of India’s ecological heritage, stating that the country is home to more than 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephant population. His remarks came on World Elephant Day, observed every year on August 12 to raise awareness about elephant conservation and the challenges faced by the species.

PM Modi highlights elephant conservation

PM Modi emphasised the importance of protecting elephants and their natural habitats while acknowledging the efforts being made towards wildlife conservation in India. Asian elephants are classified as Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, making conservation efforts crucial for their long-term survival. He noted that India has 33 Elephant Reserves that provide safe habitats and support long-term conservation.

Sharing glimpses of elephants on X, PM says, "On World Elephant Day, we celebrate the majestic elephant which has remained an integral part of India’s ecological heritage. It is gladdening that India is home to over 60% of the world’s wild Asian elephants."