CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Project Lion is being implemented by the Gujarat government and other stakeholders like the Central Zoo Authority. A financial assistance of Rs 1.25 crore also has been provided to Gujarat for the conservation of wildlife under the centrally sponsored scheme (CSS)-Development of Wildlife Habitats.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Asiatic Lion Reintroduction Project is an initiative of the Indian Government to provide safeguards to the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo leo) from extinction in the wild by means of reintroduction. The last wild population of the Asiatic lion is found in the region of Gir Forest National Park, in the state of Gujarat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. Project Lion is being implemented by the State Government of Gujarat and other stakeholders like Central Zoo Authority.

Detailed explanation-4: -The central government has unveiled a plan for the conservation of Asiatic lions in Gir, a region in Gujarat. Titled “Lion47: Vision for Amrutkal, ” the plan is part of Project Lion and aims to secure and restore habitats to manage the growing lion population.