<p>In a&nbsp;ruling on Wednesday (March 6), India's top court placed&nbsp;a ban on tiger safaris within the core areas of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park. The ban stipulates that tiger safaris will now only be permitted in the peripheral and buffer zones surrounding the national park. This decision came in response to concerns over the conservation of wildlife within the park.</p>

<p>Furthermore, the apex court took a strong stance against former Uttarakhand Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat and the then divisional forest officer Kishan Chand for their involvement in illegal construction and the felling of trees within the Corbett Tiger Reserve.</p>

<p>The court condemned their actions, accusing them of disregarding the law and exploiting natural resources for commercial purposes under the guise of promoting tourism.</p>

<p>In its scathing remarks, the bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, criticised Rawat and Chand for their blatant disregard of the public trust doctrine. The court highlighted how bureaucrats and politicians had disregarded legal norms and engaged in activities detrimental to wildlife conservation.</p>

<p>In response to these developments, the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to furnish a status report within three months. Additionally, it established a committee tasked with assessing whether tiger safaris could be permitted in buffer or fringe areas surrounding national parks across the country.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate had previously conducted raids on the residences of Rawat and Chand regarding allegations of illegal construction activities within the tiger reserve.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Human-tiger tussle at Jim Corbett National Park</strong></h2>

<p>A video capturing a terrifying encounter between a tiger and a group of tourists on a jungle safari went viral on social media in 2023. The tourists, travelling in a four-wheeler jeep, were suddenly confronted by an angry tiger while taking photos and admiring its beauty. One of the tourists recorded the encounter firsthand, and the video gained widespread attention online.</p>

<p>The tiger eventually retreated into the jungle without causing any injuries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Uttarakhand: Driver accused of provoking a tiger in Jim Corbett National Park&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The video elicited mixed reactions, with some viewers criticising it as intrusive and oppressive. However, others speculated that the tiger may have been acting in self-defence, invoking comparisons to human rights. One viewer described the encounter as a "heart attack moment."</p>

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In a ruling on Wednesday (March 6), India's top court placed a ban on tiger safaris within the core areas of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park. The ban stipulates that tiger safaris will now only be permitted in the peripheral and buffer zones surrounding the national park.

In a ruling on Wednesday (March 6), India's top court placed a ban on tiger safaris within the core areas of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park. The ban stipulates that tiger safaris will now only be permitted in the peripheral and buffer zones surrounding the national park. This decision came in response to concerns over the conservation of wildlife within the park. Furthermore, the apex court took a strong stance against former Uttarakhand Forest Minister Harak Singh Rawat and the then divisional forest officer Kishan Chand for their involvement in illegal construction and the felling of trees within the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The court condemned their actions, accusing them of disregarding the law and exploiting natural resources for commercial purposes under the guise of promoting tourism. In its scathing remarks, the bench, led by Justice B R Gavai, criticised Rawat and Chand for their blatant disregard of the public trust doctrine. The court highlighted how bureaucrats and politicians had disregarded legal norms and engaged in activities detrimental to wildlife conservation. In response to these developments, the court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to furnish a status report within three months. Additionally, it established a committee tasked with assessing whether tiger safaris could be permitted in buffer or fringe areas surrounding national parks across the country. The Enforcement Directorate had previously conducted raids on the residences of Rawat and Chand regarding allegations of illegal construction activities within the tiger reserve. Also read | Rameshwaram cafe blast: Authorities announce $13k (₹10 lakh) reward for information on bomber Human-tiger tussle at Jim Corbett National Park A video capturing a terrifying encounter between a tiger and a group of tourists on a jungle safari went viral on social media in 2023. The tourists, travelling in a four-wheeler jeep, were suddenly confronted by an angry tiger while taking photos and admiring its beauty. One of the tourists recorded the encounter firsthand, and the video gained widespread attention online. The tiger eventually retreated into the jungle without causing any injuries. Also watch | Uttarakhand: Driver accused of provoking a tiger in Jim Corbett National Park The video elicited mixed reactions, with some viewers criticising it as intrusive and oppressive. However, others speculated that the tiger may have been acting in self-defence, invoking comparisons to human rights. One viewer described the encounter as a "heart attack moment." (With inputs from agencies)

India's top court bans tiger safari in core zones of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park

<p>A tourist vehicle&nbsp;driver in Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park was recently detained for reportedly provoking a tiger after a video of the wild cat charging at a tourist vehicle was widely circulated on social media.</p>

<p>The incident happened early on Wednesday morning (April 27), close to Jim Corbett National Park. The tiger is seen in the video storming towards the tourist vehicle after emerging from the bushes&nbsp;and growling aggressively at the tourists.</p>

<p>The driver of the gypsy was detained on Friday (April 29)&nbsp;for provoking the wild cat, according to Indian Forest Service (IFS) official Susanta Nanda. According to the forest official's tweet, he has been arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As seen in the video, the tiger&nbsp;hides out off the road behind some bushes&nbsp;and appears irritated. One of the tourists can be heard screaming at the tiger in the background. The visitors and the car remain stationary as they use their cameras to photograph the tiger.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Uttarakhand: Driver accused of provoking a tiger in Jim Corbett National Park</strong></p>

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<p>The tiger then leaps out from under the bushes and moves towards the car. Immediately after, the tourists panic and&nbsp;the car begins to move backward. But the enraged tiger starts pursuing the gypsy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The tiger finally stops growling at the end of the video and retreats into the forest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>More than 88,000 people had watched the video and hundreds had commented on it. Many users expressed their rage at tourists for disobeying the law while visiting national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sensitising the visitors about habits and habitats of animals is very important as we have less space for wildlife and more people are entering their space. Nature guides have a very important role in this," wrote one user. "The safari numbers needs to be curtailed - daily basis and also some weeks of no safari," said another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another user&nbsp;commented, “Honestly in Jim Corbett, the drivers flout a lot of the rules. I have seen people giving the drivers extra money to take their gypsies deeper into the forest to increase the chances of sighting a tiger, or sometimes even carrying meat or flesh with them to attract the felines.”</p>

<h2><strong>Can humans and tigers coexist?</strong></h2>

<p>Five villages of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran district of Bihar, according to PTI reports, were to be converted into a model human-carnivore coexistence zone, with the state government collaborating&nbsp;with the Wildlife Trust of India, a Nepalese organisation and a UK-based zoo for the project.</p>

<p>As per officials who spoke to PTI, the three-year project was planned to take shape&nbsp;in 2023.</p>

<p>The Valmiki Tiger Reserve made&nbsp;headlines in 2022 after&nbsp;the shooting death&nbsp;of a man-eating tiger in October that had previously killed nine humans and numerous domestic&nbsp;animals.</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;P K Gupta, Bihar's Chief Wildlife Warden,&nbsp;the reserve is essential to ensuring that tiger populations are genetically healthy.</p>

<p>Wildlife specialists claim that tigers and other large creatures frequently use the forest corridors that connect India and Nepal.</p>

<p>Therefore, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority's instructions, the state government has implemented a number of steps to safeguard the habitats of big cats and maintain their population, Gupta added.&nbsp;</p>

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A tourist vehicle driver in Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park was recently detained for reportedly provoking a tiger after a video of the wild cat charging at a tourist vehicle was widely circulated on social media.

A tourist vehicle driver in Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park was recently detained for reportedly provoking a tiger after a video of the wild cat charging at a tourist vehicle was widely circulated on social media. The incident happened early on Wednesday morning (April 27), close to Jim Corbett National Park. The tiger is seen in the video storming towards the tourist vehicle after emerging from the bushes and growling aggressively at the tourists. The driver of the gypsy was detained on Friday (April 29) for provoking the wild cat, according to Indian Forest Service (IFS) official Susanta Nanda. According to the forest official's tweet, he has been arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act. Driver of this gypsy has been arrested under Wildlife Protection Act. pic.twitter.com/6rfi8l3LHY — Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) April 28, 2023 × As seen in the video, the tiger hides out off the road behind some bushes and appears irritated. One of the tourists can be heard screaming at the tiger in the background. The visitors and the car remain stationary as they use their cameras to photograph the tiger. WATCH | Uttarakhand: Driver accused of provoking a tiger in Jim Corbett National Park The tiger then leaps out from under the bushes and moves towards the car. Immediately after, the tourists panic and the car begins to move backward. But the enraged tiger starts pursuing the gypsy. The tiger finally stops growling at the end of the video and retreats into the forest. ALSO READ | Over dozen police vehicles, one lorry, 122-km trip - how India's Kerala moved tranquilised tusker 'Arikomban' More than 88,000 people had watched the video and hundreds had commented on it. Many users expressed their rage at tourists for disobeying the law while visiting national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. "Sensitising the visitors about habits and habitats of animals is very important as we have less space for wildlife and more people are entering their space. Nature guides have a very important role in this," wrote one user. "The safari numbers needs to be curtailed - daily basis and also some weeks of no safari," said another. Another user commented, “Honestly in Jim Corbett, the drivers flout a lot of the rules. I have seen people giving the drivers extra money to take their gypsies deeper into the forest to increase the chances of sighting a tiger, or sometimes even carrying meat or flesh with them to attract the felines.” Can humans and tigers coexist? Five villages of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran district of Bihar, according to PTI reports, were to be converted into a model human-carnivore coexistence zone, with the state government collaborating with the Wildlife Trust of India, a Nepalese organisation and a UK-based zoo for the project. As per officials who spoke to PTI, the three-year project was planned to take shape in 2023. The Valmiki Tiger Reserve made headlines in 2022 after the shooting death of a man-eating tiger in October that had previously killed nine humans and numerous domestic animals. According to P K Gupta, Bihar's Chief Wildlife Warden, the reserve is essential to ensuring that tiger populations are genetically healthy. Wildlife specialists claim that tigers and other large creatures frequently use the forest corridors that connect India and Nepal. Therefore, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authority's instructions, the state government has implemented a number of steps to safeguard the habitats of big cats and maintain their population, Gupta added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Driver held at Jim Corbett National Park after tiger charges at tourists

<p>A frightening video of a tiger chasing down a group of tourists, who went for a jungle safari, was shared on the social media platform and gained a lot of traction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The group of tourists, who were present on a four-wheeler jeep during the jungle safari, experienced a nightmare when an angry tiger suddenly charged at them while they were capturing pictures and appreciating the beauty of the huge beast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the tourists from the group, who was present inside the vehicle, had a first-hand experience of the terrifying incident and managed the record the encounter with the wild animal on the camera. The video is now being extensively circulated on the social media platform.</p>

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<p>The tourists can be heard screaming as the tiger roars at them in the viral video.</p>

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<p>According to a report published by India Today, the incident occurred in the area near the famous Jim Corbett National Park located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.</p>

<p>The video of the deadly encounter was shared on Twitter with an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official named Susanta Nanda. In the video, the tourists can be seen watching and clicking the tiger from their four-wheeler vehicle after they found him hiding behind bushes. Suddenly, the wild beast jumped out of the bush and charged the tourists while loudly roaring at them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nanda wrote a caption which read, "Striped monk gets irritated." What will you do if at every designated hour people crash into your house as their matter of right?"&nbsp;</p>

<p>The driver of the vehicle hurriedly moved backwards and the tourists remained safe. The tiger then went back to the jungle without causing any harm to the visitors, who were left in a state of shock.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH | India Tiger census: India now home to 75% of world's Tiger | The India Story</strong></p>

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<p>The video received mixed reactions as some called it “intrusive” and “oppressive”.</p>

<p>"Probably he is acting in self-defence which is a human right as well," said a Twitter user. "Heart attack moment," commented another and tagged a laughing emoji along with it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Corbett Tiger Reserve is home to many animals like &nbsp;Asiatic Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, Reptiles, Birds and other wild animals. Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest national park in India is spread over an area of 521 sq. km. It is a section of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve which is expanded into 1,288 sq. km of dense forest, which includes adjacent protected areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Around 15 per cent of the huge forest has been kept open for tourists.&nbsp;</p>

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A frightening video of a tiger chasing down a group of tourists, who went for a jungle safari, was shared on the social media platform and gained a lot of traction. The group of tourists, who were present on a four-wheeler jeep during the jungle safari, experienced a nightmare when an angry tiger suddenly charged at them while they were capturing pictures and appreciating the beauty of the huge beast. One of the tourists from the group, who was present inside the vehicle, had a first-hand experience of the terrifying incident and managed the record the encounter with the wild animal on the camera. The video is now being extensively circulated on the social media platform. ALSO READ | Extremely rare! White Bengal Tiger sextuplets born in China's Zhengzhou zoo The tourists can be heard screaming as the tiger roars at them in the viral video. Striped monk gets irritated 😣 What will you do if at every designated hours people crash into your house as their matter of right? pic.twitter.com/4RDCVLWiRR — Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) April 26, 2023 × According to a report published by India Today, the incident occurred in the area near the famous Jim Corbett National Park located in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The video of the deadly encounter was shared on Twitter with an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official named Susanta Nanda. In the video, the tourists can be seen watching and clicking the tiger from their four-wheeler vehicle after they found him hiding behind bushes. Suddenly, the wild beast jumped out of the bush and charged the tourists while loudly roaring at them. Nanda wrote a caption which read, "Striped monk gets irritated." What will you do if at every designated hour people crash into your house as their matter of right?" The driver of the vehicle hurriedly moved backwards and the tourists remained safe. The tiger then went back to the jungle without causing any harm to the visitors, who were left in a state of shock. WATCH | India Tiger census: India now home to 75% of world's Tiger | The India Story The video received mixed reactions as some called it “intrusive” and “oppressive”. "Probably he is acting in self-defence which is a human right as well," said a Twitter user. "Heart attack moment," commented another and tagged a laughing emoji along with it. Corbett Tiger Reserve is home to many animals like Asiatic Elephant, Royal Bengal Tiger, Reptiles, Birds and other wild animals. Jim Corbett National Park, the oldest national park in India is spread over an area of 521 sq. km. It is a section of the larger Corbett Tiger Reserve which is expanded into 1,288 sq. km of dense forest, which includes adjacent protected areas. Around 15 per cent of the huge forest has been kept open for tourists. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

WATCH | Tiger chases away tourists as jungle safari goes awry

<p>Recalling one of the moments experienced with Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-feature-in-man-vs-wild-episode-with-bear-grylls-239186">Narendra Modi </a>while filming an episode of the wilderness survival television series <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-man-vs-wild-episode-with-pm-bear-grylls-reflects-on-his-experiences-with-modi-obama-241978">'Man Vs Wild'</a>, adventurer Edward Michael Grylls, popularly known as Bear Grylls, praised Modi's thought of not to harm any animals as his 'upbringing does not allow me to take a life'.</p>

<p>Ever since the promos of Discovery's exclusive show featuring Modi and adventure junkie Grylls riding through the wilderness of Uttarakhand went viral, the special edition has been highly anticipated. In a four minutes promo video, Grylls, was seen teaching Modi how to make a spear that he can use to protect himself in case they encounter a tiger in the woods.</p>

<p>"You are the most important man in India and my job is to keep you alive. If a tiger comes, so this is your protection," Grylls said while teaching Modi how to use a spear as a safeguard against potential attack from a tiger. To which, the Prime Minister replies, "My upbringing does not allow me to take a life. However, I will hold on it (the spear) since you insist!".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in an exclusive interview to ANI, Grylls was asked whether the audience will get to see him and Prime Minister eating any unpalatable food in their survival quests as the show which goes by name Man Vs Wild is known for it.</p>

<p>To this Grylls refuted the possibility by saying that the 'Prime Minister is vegetarian'.</p>

<p>"Prime Minister is a vegetarian, so there was going to be no eating of grubs or anything like that. But in the wild, you can survive very well off berries, roots, plants and certainly, Prime Minister spent his younger years in the wild, so he was very comfortable with that. We ended up very cold and very wet but shared some beautiful Indian tea together in the end; that was a very special moment for me," the adventurer shared.</p>

<p>Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature. Responding to Grylls, when he pointed out evident dangers lurking in their vicinity (on account of wild animals), Modi fearlessly said, "We should not take this place as a danger zone. When we go against nature then everything becomes dangerous; human beings to become dangerous. On the other hand, if we co-operate with nature, then she also co-operates with us.</p>

<p>In a first, Modi will feature in Discovery Channel's show 'Man Vs Wild' alongside Grylls.</p>

<p>Shot in Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be broadcast on August 12 at 9 pm and will be showcased in 180 countries around the world. Elated about the association, the Prime Minister had earlier said he was both intrigued and inclined to take part in the show.</p>

<p>"For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focusing on life beyond politics and that too amid nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it,"&nbsp;Modi had said.</p>

<p>The show will be a frank and freewheeling journey that will throw light on wildlife conservation, highlighting issues related to environmental change.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister said he took this as an opportunity to showcase India's rich flora and fauna and to emphasise on environmental conservation.</p>

<p>Modi and host Grylls will also be seen building a raft to cross a jungle river together in the episode.</p>

<p>In India, Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi will premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in five languages - English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.&nbsp;</p>


Recalling one of the moments experienced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi while filming an episode of the wilderness survival television series 'Man Vs Wild', adventurer Edward Michael Grylls, popularly known as Bear Grylls, praised Modi's thought of not to harm any animals as his 'upbringing does not allow me to take a life'.

Recalling one of the moments experienced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi while filming an episode of the wilderness survival television series 'Man Vs Wild', adventurer Edward Michael Grylls, popularly known as Bear Grylls, praised Modi's thought of not to harm any animals as his 'upbringing does not allow me to take a life'. Ever since the promos of Discovery's exclusive show featuring Modi and adventure junkie Grylls riding through the wilderness of Uttarakhand went viral, the special edition has been highly anticipated. In a four minutes promo video, Grylls, was seen teaching Modi how to make a spear that he can use to protect himself in case they encounter a tiger in the woods. "You are the most important man in India and my job is to keep you alive. If a tiger comes, so this is your protection," Grylls said while teaching Modi how to use a spear as a safeguard against potential attack from a tiger. To which, the Prime Minister replies, "My upbringing does not allow me to take a life. However, I will hold on it (the spear) since you insist!". Meanwhile, in an exclusive interview to ANI, Grylls was asked whether the audience will get to see him and Prime Minister eating any unpalatable food in their survival quests as the show which goes by name Man Vs Wild is known for it. To this Grylls refuted the possibility by saying that the 'Prime Minister is vegetarian'. "Prime Minister is a vegetarian, so there was going to be no eating of grubs or anything like that. But in the wild, you can survive very well off berries, roots, plants and certainly, Prime Minister spent his younger years in the wild, so he was very comfortable with that. We ended up very cold and very wet but shared some beautiful Indian tea together in the end; that was a very special moment for me," the adventurer shared. Modi also stressed on important issues like the need to preserve and embrace nature. Responding to Grylls, when he pointed out evident dangers lurking in their vicinity (on account of wild animals), Modi fearlessly said, "We should not take this place as a danger zone. When we go against nature then everything becomes dangerous; human beings to become dangerous. On the other hand, if we co-operate with nature, then she also co-operates with us. In a first, Modi will feature in Discovery Channel's show 'Man Vs Wild' alongside Grylls. Shot in Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be broadcast on August 12 at 9 pm and will be showcased in 180 countries around the world. Elated about the association, the Prime Minister had earlier said he was both intrigued and inclined to take part in the show. "For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focusing on life beyond politics and that too amid nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it," Modi had said. The show will be a frank and freewheeling journey that will throw light on wildlife conservation, highlighting issues related to environmental change. The Prime Minister said he took this as an opportunity to showcase India's rich flora and fauna and to emphasise on environmental conservation. Modi and host Grylls will also be seen building a raft to cross a jungle river together in the episode. In India, Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi will premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in five languages - English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

'My upbringing does not allow me to take a life': PM Narendra Modi to Bear Grylls on fighting a tiger

<p>In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will feature in Discovery Channel's show 'Man Vs Wild' alongside the popular host and adventurer, Bear Grylls.</p>

<p>Shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be broadcast on August 12 at 9 pm and will be showcased in 180 countries around the world.</p>

<p>Elated about the association, the Prime Minister said he was both intrigued and inclined to take part in the show.</p>

<p>"For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focusing on life beyond politics and that too in the midst of nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it," Modi said.</p>

<p>The show will be a frank and freewheeling journey that will throw light on wildlife conservation, highlighting issues related to environmental change.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister said he took this as an opportunity to showcase India's rich flora and fauna and to emphasise on environmental conservation.</p>

<p>"For me, this show presents a great opportunity to showcase to the world India's rich environmental heritage and stress on the importance of environment conservation and living in harmony with nature. It was a great experience spending time in the jungle once again, this time with Bear, who is blessed with indefatigable energy and quest to experience nature at its purest," the Prime Minister added.</p>

<p>Modi and host Grylls will also be seen building a raft to cross a jungle river together.</p>

<p>Host Grylls shared a 45-second promo of the special episode on Twitter in which Modi is seen interacting with him, riding a dingy and putting together a spear.</p>

<p>"You are the most important man in India. my job is to protect you," Grylls said in the video, covering the Prime Minister's shoulder with a jacket.</p>

<p>"People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM @narendramodi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation &amp; environmental change. Catch Man Vs Wild with PM Modi @DiscoveryIN on August 12 @ 9 pm. #PMModionDiscovery" read the host's tweet.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation &amp; environmental change. Catch Man Vs Wild with PM Modi <a href="https://twitter.com/DiscoveryIN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DiscoveryIN</a> on August 12 @ 9 pm. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMModionDiscovery?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMModionDiscovery</a> <a href="https://t.co/MW2E6aMleE">pic.twitter.com/MW2E6aMleE</a></p>
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<p>Grylls termed it a "privilege" to be taking Modi on an adventure into the Indian wilderness. "I feel truly honoured to get to spend time with this remarkable world leader. The wild reminds us that we need each other and that together we are stronger. I am so excited to spend time with the PM and to get to know the man who leads this great nation," he said.</p>

<p>In India, Man Vs Wild With Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi will premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in five languages - English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.</p>


In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will feature in Discovery Channel's show 'Man Vs Wild' alongside the popular host and adventurer, Bear Grylls. Shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be broadcast on August 12 at 9 pm and will be showcased in 180 countries around the world.

In a first, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will feature in Discovery Channel's show 'Man Vs Wild' alongside the popular host and adventurer, Bear Grylls. Shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, the special episode will be broadcast on August 12 at 9 pm and will be showcased in 180 countries around the world. Elated about the association, the Prime Minister said he was both intrigued and inclined to take part in the show. "For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains and the forests. These years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focusing on life beyond politics and that too in the midst of nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it," Modi said. The show will be a frank and freewheeling journey that will throw light on wildlife conservation, highlighting issues related to environmental change. The Prime Minister said he took this as an opportunity to showcase India's rich flora and fauna and to emphasise on environmental conservation. "For me, this show presents a great opportunity to showcase to the world India's rich environmental heritage and stress on the importance of environment conservation and living in harmony with nature. It was a great experience spending time in the jungle once again, this time with Bear, who is blessed with indefatigable energy and quest to experience nature at its purest," the Prime Minister added. Modi and host Grylls will also be seen building a raft to cross a jungle river together. Host Grylls shared a 45-second promo of the special episode on Twitter in which Modi is seen interacting with him, riding a dingy and putting together a spear. "You are the most important man in India. my job is to protect you," Grylls said in the video, covering the Prime Minister's shoulder with a jacket. "People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM @narendramodi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change. Catch Man Vs Wild with PM Modi @DiscoveryIN on August 12 @ 9 pm. #PMModionDiscovery" read the host's tweet. People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM @narendramodi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change. Catch Man Vs Wild with PM Modi @DiscoveryIN on August 12 @ 9 pm. #PMModionDiscovery pic.twitter.com/MW2E6aMleE — Bear Grylls (@BearGrylls) July 29, 2019 × Grylls termed it a "privilege" to be taking Modi on an adventure into the Indian wilderness. "I feel truly honoured to get to spend time with this remarkable world leader. The wild reminds us that we need each other and that together we are stronger. I am so excited to spend time with the PM and to get to know the man who leads this great nation," he said. In India, Man Vs Wild With Bear Grylls and Prime Minister Modi will premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in five languages - English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

PM Modi to feature in Man vs Wild episode with Bear Grylls