New Delhi: As World Lion Day is being observed today, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's remarkable efforts to protect and conserve lions.
In a post on X, he claimed that the Asiatic lion population has risen from 523 in 2015 to 891.
"The Asiatic Lion population has steadily increased from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025," Yadav said in a social media post.
He credited those working to protect the species and said the government remained committed to ensuring that the lion's "roar" continued to resonate for generations.
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Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh said India's conservation efforts showed that development and nature could coexist. He said the government had focused on protecting critical habitats, strengthening conservation programmes and promoting coexistence between communities and wildlife.
