Gujarat Leads Global Effort in Apex Predator Conservation Ahead of IBCA Summit 2026

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlights Gujarat's leadership in lion conservation, emphasizing the importance of apex predator preservation for ecological balance. The upcoming IBCA Summit 2026 aims to foster global collaboration in big cat conservation. The state's unique initiatives have boosted local wildlife and community socio-economic well-being.

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav stated that maintaining coexistence with nature requires conserving apex predators. He cited the 2025 lion census, showing Gujarat's leadership in lion conservation.

Addressing an event in Sasan Gir, Yadav mentioned the upcoming IBCA Summit 2026 as a platform for international cooperation on conservation.

Gujarat's proactive efforts have increased the lion population, transforming Barda Sanctuary into a new habitat while fostering socio-economic uplift for local communities.