New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani today presented the first copy of his new book ‘Call of the Gir’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a small family get together at the PM’s residence. The Prime Minister not only received the book but also met Nathwani’s family and exchanged pleasantries.

Incidentally, Nathwani has dedicated this book to the prime minister ‘for being the visionary behind Project Lion and Lion@2047: Vision for Amrit Kaal’. The book also contains a message from the Prime Minister.

During informal conversation with Nathwani subsequent to presentation of the book, Prime Minister enquired about the status of tourism in Gir and emphasised the need to increase the infrastructure so as to attract foreign tourists in Gir. He also said that forestation around periphery of Gir sanctuary was the need of the hour. PM also commended Nathwani for his dedicated effort in coming out with this beautiful coffee table book and said that he has answered the ‘Call of the Gir’ while also balancing the demands on time placed by professional and public service responsibilities.

Glad to have met you, Parimal Bhai and received a copy of your work on Gir. I’ve always known you as someone passionate about wildlife and this work will surely help all those interested in the majestic Gir Lion. @mpparimal https://t.co/mRKPOtK43D

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 31, 2024

After the meeting, PM Modi also took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Glad to have met you, Parimal Bhai and received a copy of your work on Gir. I’ve always known you as someone passionate about wildlife and this work will surely help all those interested in the majestic Gir Lion.”

‘Call of the Gir’ is Nathwani’s second such coffee-table book. It is published by the internationally known publisher QUIGNOG. Earlier in 2017, Nathwani had written ‘Gir Lions: Pride of Gujarat’, which was published by the Times Group Books (TGB).

On this occasion Parimal Nathwani, Rajya Sabha member, who is also Director, Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd, thanked the Prime Minister for accepting the book. “It is a proud moment for me that our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji had a close look at the book. Shri Narendra Modiji, previously as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister of India, has done a lot for the conservation and protection of the Asiatic Lion in Gir, Gujarat,” he added. DeshGujarat