Union Environment Minister inaugurated Lion Species Spotlight Programme at Sasan Gir as pre-IBCA Summit event.
Asiatic lion population in Greater Gir Landscape increased 32% to 891 individuals in 2025 compared to 2020.
India will host first International Big Cat Alliance Summit on June 1-2, 2026 with 95 range countries participating.
Project Lion launched in 2020 adopts landscape-based approach for long-term conservation of Asiatic lions.