New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the importance of elephants to India’s ecological heritage and said the country is home to more than 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants on the occasion of World Elephant Day.
Modi said India has 33 Elephant Reserves that provide habitats for elephants and strengthen efforts towards their long-term conservation.
The Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for forest personnel, scientists, veterinarians, mahouts and local communities for their contribution to elephant conservation.
In a post on X, Modi said elephants have remained an integral part of India’s ecological heritage and expressed happiness over the country’s significant share of the world’s wild Asian elephant population.
He also emphasised the importance of continued efforts to protect elephants and preserve their habitats for future generations.
