**Executive Summary**
This document highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reaffirmation of commitment to wildlife conservation on World Wildlife Day. It details India's significant contributions to wildlife, including hosting a large portion of the world's tiger population and its efforts through initiatives like the International Big Cat Alliance. The primary objective is to celebrate and reinforce dedication to conservation, sustainable practices, and habitat protection.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Celebration of World Wildlife Day:**
* World Wildlife Day is an occasion to celebrate global faunal diversity and its role in sustaining ecosystems.
* It serves to acknowledge individuals and efforts dedicated to wildlife protection.
* The day is a recommitment to conservation, sustainable practices, and the protection of habitats.
* **India's Wildlife Significance:**
* India is home to exceptionally diverse wildlife.
* It hosts over 70% of the world's tiger population.
* India has the largest population of the one-horned rhino.
* India has the maximum number of Asiatic elephants.
* India is the sole habitat for the majestic Asiatic lion.
* **Government Initiatives for Wildlife Protection:**
* The Government has undertaken numerous efforts for wildlife protection.
* The International Big Cat Alliance has been established as a forum to share best practices.
* Other initiatives focus on the protection of the Great Indian Bustard, Gharial, and Sloth Bear.
* Efforts include the translocation of cheetahs.
* **Cultural and Ethical Significance:**
* India's cultural ethos emphasizes prayers for the welfare of all living beings.
* This inspires sensitivity towards wildlife and conservation.
* A Sanskrit Subhashitam was shared, illustrating the interdependence of tigers and forests: "Without forests, tigers perish; and without tigers, forests are destroyed. Therefore, the tiger protects the forest and the forest protects the tiger."
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public and Wildlife Enthusiasts**
* **Impact:** Increased awareness and appreciation for India's rich wildlife heritage and the importance of conservation efforts. Reinforcement of commitment to protecting endangered species and their habitats.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required from this group, other than to acknowledge and support wildlife conservation efforts.
**Government and Wildlife Conservation Agencies**
* **Impact:** Reinforcement of their ongoing and future conservation strategies. Validation of their commitment and initiatives.
* **Action Required:** Continue to implement and expand wildlife protection programs, foster international cooperation through platforms like the International Big Cat Alliance, and enhance efforts for species and habitat conservation.
**International Community and Nations**
* **Impact:** Recognition of India's significant role in global wildlife conservation and its commitment to sharing best practices. Potential for increased collaboration.
* **Action Required:** Engage in collaborative efforts for wildlife conservation and share knowledge and best practices as facilitated by initiatives like the International Big Cat Alliance.
Key Entities Referenced
International Big Cat Alliance: An initiative aimed at sharing best practices for wildlife protection among nations.
World Wildlife Day: The occasion for which the Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to wildlife conservation.
Great Indian Bustard, Gharial and Sloth Bear: Specific species for which initiatives are aimed at protection.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister reaffirms commitment to wildlife
conservation on World Wildlife Day; shares
Sanskrit Subhashitam
Posted On: 03 MAR 2026 8:56AM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible
faunal diversity that enriches our planet and sustains our ecosystems. He said it is a day to acknowledge
everyone working towards wildlife protection and reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable
practices and protecting habitats so that wildlife continues to thrive.
The Prime Minister noted that India cherishes being home to some of the world’s most extraordinary
wildlife. He highlighted that India is home to over 70% of the world’s tiger population, has the largest
population of the one-horned rhino and the maximum number of Asiatic elephants. He further stated that
India is the only place in the world where the majestic Asiatic lion thrives.
The Prime Minister underlined that the Government has undertaken numerous efforts for wildlife
protection. These include the setting up of the International Big Cat Alliance as an exceptional forum to
share best practices with fellow nations. Other efforts include initiatives aimed at protecting the Great
Indian Bustard, Gharial and Sloth Bear, as well as the translocation of cheetahs.
Emphasising India’s cultural ethos, the Prime Minister said that our scriptures pray for the welfare of all
living beings and inspire sensitivity towards wildlife along with conservation. He shared a Sanskrit
Subhashitam on this occasion which says-
“नवनो वध्यते ाो नां छद्यते वनम्। ताद ्ाो वनं रक्षेद ्वनं ां च पालयेत्॥”
The Subhashitam conveys that without forests, tigers perish; and without tigers, forests are destroyed.
Therefore, the tiger protects the forest and the forest protects the tiger, underscoring the deep
interdependence of nature.
In a series of X posts, Shri Modi said;
“World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches our planet and
sustains our ecosystems. It is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection. We
reaffirm our commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and protecting habitats so that our wildlife
continues to thrive.”
“We in India cherish the fact that we are home to some of the world’s most extraordinary wildlife. We are
home to over 70% of the world’s tiger population. We have the largest population of the one-horned rhino,
the maximum Asiatic elephants. India is the only place in the world where the majestic Asiatic lion
thrives.”
“The NDA Government has undertaken numerous efforts for wildlife protection. This includes the setting
up of the International Big Cat Alliance, an exceptional forum to share best practices with fellow nations.
Other efforts include those aimed at protecting the Great Indian Bustard, Gharial, Sloth Bear andtranslocation of cheetahs.”
World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that
enriches our planet and sustains our ecosystems. It is a day to acknowledge
everyone working towards wildlife protection. We reaffirm our commitment to
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2026
“आज World Wildlife Day ह।ै हमारे शा म सभी जीव के काण क कामना क गई ह।ै उनस े हम वन्यजीव के संरक्षण के
साथ-साथ उनके प्रत संवेदनशील होन ेक प्रेरणा भी मलती ह।ै उसका एक उदाहरण यह ह…ै
नवनो वध्यत ेाो नां छद्यते वनम्।
ताद ्ाो वन ंरक्षेद ्वन ंां च पालयेत्॥”
आज World Wildlife Day ह। हमार शा म सभी जीव के काण क कामना क गई ह। उनस े हम
वन्यजीव के संरक्षण के साथ-साथ उनके प्रत संवेदनशील होन े क प्रेरणा भी मलती ह। उसका एक
उदाहरण यह ह…
नवनो वध्यते ाो ना ं छद्यते वनम्।
ताद् ाो वन…ं pic.twitter.com/Ov21JPYqR1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2026
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