Elephants are guardians of our forests, says Pawan Kalyan on World Elephant Day
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan reaffirmed the state government's commitment to elephant conservation on World Elephant Day. He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Project Elephant and the state-specific HANUMAN program in protecting wildlife habitats and promoting human-wildlife coexistence.
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The article highlights the intersection of regional governance and national wildlife policy, showcasing how specific state-level programs like HANUMAN aim to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Environment and Forests K. Pawan Kalyan reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting elephants on the occasion of World Elephant Day on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).
In a social media post, he said elephants were not just majestic creatures of the wild but guardians of the forests. They were a symbol of ecological balance and an integral part of India’s natural heritage, and he reaffirmed the commitment to protecting them and the landscapes they call home, he said.
An elephant is not just a majestic creature of the wild; it is a guardian of our forests, a symbol of ecological balance, and an integral part of India's natural heritage. On World Elephant Day, I reaffirm our commitment to protecting these gentle giants and the landscapes they… pic.twitter.com/wDsERY6YXI
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