Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his appreciation for the broad spectrum of community initiatives aimed at protecting elephants, coinciding with the celebration of World Elephant Day. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister underscored the significance of elephants in India’s culture and history, while also acknowledging the positive trend in elephant population growth in recent years.
Highlighting the importance of conserving these majestic animals, PM Modi stated, “World Elephant Day is an occasion to appreciate the wide range of community efforts to protect elephants. At the same time, we reaffirm our commitment to doing everything possible to ensure elephants get a conducive habitat where they can thrive. For us in India, the elephant is linked to our culture and history, too. And it’s gladdening that over the last few years, their numbers have been on the rise.”
The Prime Minister’s remarks reflect the government’s ongoing dedication to wildlife conservation and the significant role elephants play in the nation’s ecological and cultural landscape. This World Elephant Day, the focus remains on ensuring that elephants continue to thrive in their natural habitats through concerted community and governmental efforts.
