World Lion Day: Lakhs march through villages to create awareness about wildlife conservation in Gujarat

Others | Updated: Aug 10, 2017, 11.19 PM ISTRajkot: Lakhs of citizens from Gujarat came together to take a pledge to save wildlife. In a bid to create awareness for safety and conservation of Asiatic lions, which are hailed as the state's pride, more than 10 lakh people marched through their respective villages in four districts of Saurashtra on Thursday.

On the occasion of World Lion Day, the citizens took a pledge to work for conservation of Asiatic lions till their last breath

Students of nearly 5,000 schools in Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Amreli and Gir-Somnath districts partook in the noble cause. The young children not only took the conservation pledge but also spread awareness about the importance of lions and Gir forest.

On the occasion of World Lion Day, the citizens took a pledge to work for conservation of Asiatic lions till their last breath. Source: I Am Gujarat

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