New Delhi, April 26 -- Highlighting the efforts by local conservation that has led to the revival and flourishing of different flora and fauna in various parts of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted that the participation of locals has allowed for the successful implementation of various initiatives enabling much better protection of wildlife.

Initiatives like the "Gaj Mitra" in Uttar Pradesh, the promotion of 'Flamingo City' in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat, to protecting over 700 trees across 100 acres in Karnataka, to even the potential revival of the endangered species of Great Indian Bustard (GIB), also known as the Godawan were highlighted by the Prime Minister during his 133rd edition of the monthly radio pr...