The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, is known to be an ardent lover of nature and has repeatedly emphasized the importance of conserving nature and the environment. He has time and again appealed to his countrymen through TV, radio and newspapers to take immediate and effective steps to protect the rich flora and fauna of the country. To achieve this noble aim, the PM has himself undertaken several campaigns, initiatives and programmes.

In his radio program- “Mann Ki Baat”, he said that the time has come when India should look beyond the conservation of nature and lay stress on compassion so as to create an environment which is conducive to the flourishing of both nature and wildlife. He said, “Whenever we talk about nature and wildlife, we only talk about conservation.

With the objective of increasing tourism, raising awareness about environmental concerns and exploring the diversity of India, Narendra Modi asked Indians to travel to places like Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand and Northeast that are famous for their nature and wildlife.

The PM of India also took this opportunity to talk about his appearance in Man vs Wild- a famous survival show on Discovery Channel starring Bear Grylls. He said that ever since he appeared on the show, there has been an increased awareness on nature, wildlife conservation and the rich natural beauty of India.