India committed to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers, says PM Modi
The Hindu
The Prime Minister said India's strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities.
On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated India's commitment to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco systems. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said India's strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local communities. "We are also inspired by our centuries old ethos of living in harmony with all flora and fauna with whom we share our great planet," Mr. Modi said. Greeting wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation on International Tiger Day, Mr. Modi noted that India is home to over 70% of the tiger population globally.The fear of being caught for traffic rule violation has indeed compelled many two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. But one cursory look at riders at any traffic junction in Bengaluru shows that more than half the riders have on their heads non-standard helmets, designed solely to evade the eye of law, with little concern for the safety of their own heads.
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