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'India Is Home To Over 60 Percent Of The World’s Wild Asian Elephants' Says PM Modi On World Elephant Day

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…

'India Is Home To Over 60 Percent Of The World’s Wild Asian Elephants' Says PM Modi On World Elephant Day

On World Elephant Day, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the nation's crucial role in safeguarding the Asian elephant. He stated that India hosts more than 60% of the world's wild Asian elephant population, which has made the majestic animal an integral part of India's ecological heritage. India currently manages 33 Elephant Reserves, which play a vital role in providing safe habitats for these elephants and sustaining long-term conservation efforts.

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