Ahmedabad: The final phase of the 16th Asiatic lion census in Gujarat is underway, with around 3,000 volunteers assisting in estimating the big cat population, after the first phase concluded on Sunday. The four-day exercise, spanning May 10 to 13, is being conducted across 35,000 sq km, covering 58 talukas in 11 districts. The preliminary phase concluded on May 11, while the final estimation is being carried out on May 12 and 13. The volunteers include zonal officers, enumerators, and inspecto...Read More

Gir: The Gujarat Forest Department today began the 16th Asiatic Lion census in two phases. This marks the first on-ground census since 2015 and will cover nearly 35,000 sq km across 11 districts, including Junagadh, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, and Rajkot, among others. The census will employ the Direct Beat Verification (DBV) method, known for its high accuracy, according to a government release. The first phase (preliminary count) will take place over the weekend, on May 10–11, followed...Read More

Gir: Known by nicknames like Sinh, Savaj, Untiyo Vagh, Babbar Sher, Kesari, and Dalamattho, the Asiatic lion is found only in the Gir Sanctuary in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Since 1980, Gir has become famous as the only habitat of Asiatic lions. These lions are the pride of not only Gujarat but also all of Asia. The Gujarat Forest Department conducts a lion census every five years. The next population estimate for the Asiatic lion, scheduled for 2025, will be conducted in two phases from...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Forest Minister Mulubhai Bera has announced that for the first time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used in the lion census to be conducted in the state. The Forest Department is fully prepared for the count, which will be held from May 10 to 13 across 11 districts. Alongside forest officials, volunteers and NGOs will also participate in this crucial exercise. Mulubhai Bera told the media, "The census will take place in Gir Sanctuary and other sanctuaries across 11 di...Read More

Kodinar: It is often said that a parent can go to any extent to save their child, and this saying proved true when a man fought a lioness in Gir to rescue his daughter. The incident took place in Alidar village in the Gir region, where a five-year-old girl was with her father, a farmer when a lioness attacked her. In a desperate attempt to save his daughter, the father punched the lioness and managed to rescue her. The girl sustained injuries in the attack and was initially taken to a community...Read More

Gandhinagar: Recognizing the importance of scientific monitoring and research in wildlife conservation, a state-of-the-art monitoring unit was established in Gir in 2019 to strengthen efforts to protect the environment of Gujarat’s Greater Gir region. Now, the government has also implemented a high-tech surveillance and speed monitoring system for traffic management near the sanctuary. High-Tech Monitoring Unit: Radio Telemetry Study and Surveillance for Wildlife Monitoring This state-of...Read More

Sasan Gir: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gir National Park in Gujarat earlier today, where he chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife. The National Board for Wildlife reviewed various initiatives undertaken by the Government in wildlife conservation, highlighting achievements in the creation of new protected areas and species-specific flagship programs such as Project Tiger, Project Elephant, Project Snow Leopard, among others. The Board also discussed conservat...Read More

Gir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Junagadh district this morning, coinciding with World Wildlife Day and the last day of his three-day tour of Saurashtra. PM Modi embarks on Gir lion safari on World Wildlife Dayhttps://t.co/S00mCffzJE pic.twitter.com/xBarQFrAUb — DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) March 3, 2025 Modi spent the night at Sinh Sadan, a forest guest house run by the state forest department in Sasan, after arriving from Somna...Read More

Gandhinagar: On March 3, World Wildlife Day 2025, themed ‘Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet,’ underscores the critical role of sustainable funding in global conservation efforts. Aligning with this vision, Project Lion is a dedicated initiative focused on the conservation and expansion of the Asiatic lion population, ensuring their long-term survival through strategic habitat management and community participation. The foundation of Project Lion was laid on the...Read More

Gir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch Project Lion, a ₹29,000 crore initiative focused on disease management and habitat enhancement, during his Gujarat visit on March 3, stated a news report. The project is expected to be discussed at the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) meeting in Sasan, chaired by the PM, with its official announcement likely to follow. The launch coincides with World Wildlife Day, which in 2025 emphasizes ‘Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in ...Read More