PM Modi Talks About Tigers and Trees in Mann Ki Baat
In his monthly radio address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various efforts for tiger conservation and tree planting. He highlighted the importance of International Tiger Day and mentioned several initiatives across India.
Efforts for Tiger Conservation
PM Modi praised the ‘Kulhadi Band Panchayat’ in Ranthambore, Rajasthan, where local communities pledged not to cut trees, helping the forests become green again. He also mentioned the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra, where tribes like the Gond and Mana have embraced eco-tourism to reduce their dependence on forests.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Chenchu tribe on the Nallamalai hills work as tiger trackers, gathering information on wild animals and monitoring illegal activities. The ‘Baagh Mitr Karykram’ in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, trains locals to work as ‘Tiger Friends’ to prevent conflicts between tigers and humans.
Tree Planting Initiatives
PM Modi also spoke about the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ program in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where over 2 lakh saplings were planted in a single day. He emphasized that such community efforts are crucial for increasing India’s forest area and tiger population.
About Mann Ki Baat
Mann Ki Baat is PM Modi’s monthly radio program, launched on October 3, 2014. It aims to connect with various segments of Indian society and is broadcast in 22 Indian languages, 29 dialects, and 11 foreign languages.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi, and he is the leader of the country.
Mann Ki Baat -: Mann Ki Baat is a radio program where PM Modi talks to the people of India about important topics and issues.
tiger conservation -: Tiger conservation means protecting tigers and making sure they have safe places to live so they don’t become extinct.
tree planting -: Tree planting is the act of putting new trees in the ground to grow. It helps the environment by providing oxygen and homes for animals.
Kulhadi Band Panchayat -: Kulhadi Band Panchayat is a program in Rajasthan where people have decided not to cut down trees to protect the environment.
eco-tourism -: Eco-tourism is a type of travel where people visit natural places and learn about the environment without harming it.
Baagh Mitr Karykram -: Baagh Mitr Karykram is a program in Uttar Pradesh where people help protect tigers and their habitats.
Indore -: Indore is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is known for its cleanliness and green initiatives.
Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam -: Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam is a program in Indore where people plant trees in honor of their mothers. Over 2 lakh (200,000) saplings were planted in one day as part of this program.
public participation -: Public participation means that regular people, not just the government, get involved in activities like planting trees and protecting tigers to help the environment.
