Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Flags Off 183 Vehicles for Lion Protection in Gir
The rollout strengthens patrolling and rescue capacity across the broader Gir landscape under Project Lion.
Overview
- The Forest Department supplied 174 field bikes, six Bolero Campers and three modified rescue vehicles for frontline staff.
- Officials said the fleet will improve mobility for patrolling, protection and rapid rescue across Gir, the extended lion landscape and other forest areas of Gujarat.
- Patel undertook a morning safari in Gir National Park, sighted Asiatic lions, visited a rescue centre and reviewed conservation measures under Project Lion.
- Forest officials reported that 13 designated routes are currently open for regulated safaris in the Gir area.
- Briefings cited a current estimate of 891 Asiatic lions in Gir and other lion-bearing parts of Saurashtra.