New Delhi: World Lion Day is celebrated every year on August 10. The reason behind celebrating this day is to raise awareness and garner support for the declining lion population and conservation. You all must be aware that the number of lions in India is going on at the moment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on World Lion Day today. He tweeted, "A lion is majestic and courageous. India is proud to be home to Asian lions. On World Lion Day, I congratulate all those who are enthusiastic about lion conservation. You will be happy to know that India's lion population has increased steadily in the last few years.''

The lion is majestic and courageous. India is proud to be home to the Asiatic Lion. On World Lion Day, I convey my greetings to all those passionate about lion conservation. It would make you happy that the last few years have seen a steady increase in India?s lion population. pic.twitter.com/GaCEXnp7hG

? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2021

In another tweet, PM Modi wrote, "When I was serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I got the opportunity to work towards ensuring safe accommodation for Gir National Park, Gujarat lions. Several advances were taken which included local communities and global best practices to ensure that housing is safe and tourism is also promoted." All that Asian lions are born nowhere else in the world but only in Gir national park.

When I was serving as Gujarat CM, I had the opportunity to work towards ensuring safe and secure habitats for the Gir Lions. A number of initiatives were taken which involved local communities and global best practices to ensure habitats are safe and tourism also gets a boost. pic.twitter.com/0VEGmh7Ygj

? Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2021

Yes, the Asian lion is one of the five big cats found in India, while the other four are the Royal Bengal Tiger, The Indian Leopard, the Clouded Leopard, and the Snow Leopard. There was a time when lions roamed freely in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, although they have disappeared more than 80 percent of their historical border in the last 100 years. Coming to the present, lions are currently present in more than 25 African countries and one Asian country. The survey conducted some time ago, revealed that their number slipped from about 30,000 to about 20,000.

Uttar Pradesh: 18 people of a family returned to Hinduism

Police take action against violators of corona rules, recovered crores in 3 months

Weather Updates: IMD forecasts widespread rains over many parts of north, northeast India for 5 days