Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 22, World Rhino Da, asserted that the government was committed to protecting rhinos and urged people to visit Assam’s Kaziranga National Park.
- PM Modi also recalled his visit to the National Park and appealed to people to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site which is the largest home to one-horned rhinoceros.
- He visited the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in March this year. He is the first Prime Minister of the country who stayed overnight in the park.
- He took elephant and jeep safaris in the Kaziranga National Park.
PM took to micro-blogging site X, PM Modi wrote, “Today, on #WorldRhinoDay, let us reiterate our commitment to protect one of our planet’s most iconic species — rhinos. Compliments to all those involved in rhino conservation efforts over the last many years. It is a matter of immense pride that India is home to a large number of one horned rhinos.”