World Wildlife Day: VP Naidu, PM Modi Stress On Protection Of Animals

New Delhi: As World Wildlife Day is being observed, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday appealed to ensure protection of animals and preserve forest and safe habitats for them.

In a tweet, the Vice President said: "On this World Wildlife Day, let us all put in dedicated efforts to save and preserve the wildlife and create greater awareness on the need to maintain a healthy ecological balance on our planet."

विश्व वन्यजीव दिवस के अवसर पर स्मरण रखें कि वन्य जीवों सहित अपने प्राकृतिक परिवेश और संसाधनों का संरक्षण नागरिकों का संवैधानिक कर्तव्य है। मनुष्य पृथ्वी का स्वामी नहीं है बल्कि उसे अन्य जैविक प्रजातियों के साथ साझा करता है। हमारा अस्तित्व ही प्रकृति पर निर्भर है।#WorldWildlifeDaypic.twitter.com/ykaadN8JKN

— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) March 3, 2021

Prime Minister Modi saluted those working towards wildlife protection on the World Wildlife Day and teeeted: "Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals."

On #WorldWildlifeDay, I salute all those working towards wildlife protection. Be it lions, tigers and leopards, India is seeing a steady rise in the population of various animals. We should do everything possible to ensure protection of our forests and safe habitats for animals.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 3, 2021

World Wildlife Day is observed annually on March 3 to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's flora and fauna.

The day is about raising awareness about wildlife and educating the people about the diversity and importance of flora and fauna across the world.