Delhi, 2 March (H.S.): PM Modi arrives in Jamnagar on Saturday night and is scheduled to hold several key meetings and engagements during his three day- visit.Prime Minister Modi stayed overnight at the Circuit House,Jamnagar.

Today,On the second day of his tour, PM will set to visit Vantara, a state-of-the-art animal rescue, conservation, and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar.Spanning nearly 3,000 acres, Vantara serves as a sanctuary for rescued wildlife and endangered species.

The Prime Minister will then leave for Sasan Gir in Junagadh district to launch the Project Lion. He will visit the Gir sanctuary, the last and only natural habitat of Asiatic lions in the world.After staying overnight at Sasan, which is the headquarters of Gir National Park, the PM, on March 3, PM Modi is also expected to experience a jungle safari at the centre.

Prime Minister’s visits to Vantara and Sasan Gir would coincide with World Wildlife Day, which is marked on 3rd March every year.

One of the major highlights of the tour includes chairing a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) in Junagadh district, where discussions on various wildlife-related issues will take place.

Following the NBWL meeting, PM will engage in an interaction with women forest staff at Sasan, recognising their contributions to wildlife conservation efforts.

Later in the day, he will visit the historic Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district to offer prayers. The temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, holds immense religious and cultural significance.Additionally,PM will preside over a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust. PM Modi, as one of the trustees, regularly participates in the trust’s meetings.

After concluding his temple visit, the Prime Minister will depart for Rajkot airport and return to Delhi, wrapping up his three-day tour of Gujarat.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar