Climate Change
The Government of India has implemented a comprehensive National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) focusing on adaptation, resilience-building, and social protection. Key initiatives include the National Mission for Sustainable Habitat and Sustainable Agriculture, aimed at enhancing climate resilience in urban areas and agriculture. Additionally, the government is committed to
World Lion Day
On August 10, 2025, Gujarat celebrated World Lion Day at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the remarkable increase in the Asiatic lion population to 891, up from 674 in 2020. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav credited Prime Minister Modi's leadership and Project Lion for this success. A ₹180 crore
World Lion Day
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will celebrate World Lion Day 2025 on August 10 at Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, Gujarat. The event will be attended by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav and Gujarat CM Shri Bhupendra Patel, along with other dignitaries. A ₹180 crore wildlife conservation initiative will
Kaziranga National Park
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reported on proposals for land diversion in eco-sensitive zones near Kaziranga National Park. The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wild Life (SCNBWL) has recommended two proposals for infrastructure development while ensuring compliance with Supreme Court orders banning mining activities
Project Elephant
The 21st Steering Committee Meeting of Project Elephant, chaired by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav, focused on enhancing community involvement in wildlife conservation and addressing human-elephant conflict. Key initiatives discussed included the preparation of Regional Action Plans, DNA profiling of captive elephants, and strategies to mitigate elephant-train collisions. The meeting
International Big Cat Alliance
The inaugural Assembly of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) took place in New Delhi, presided over by Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. The assembly emphasized the need for collective action among Big Cat Range Countries to conserve seven major big cat species and their habitats. Delegates from nine countries