World Lion Day 2024

World Lion Day is an international annual event observed on the 10th of August. World Lion Day 2024 is celebrated to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of Lions.

vIt is celebrated to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of Lions.

Scientific name: ‘Panthera Leo’

The wild cat ‘Asiatic Lion’ is considered a vulnerable and endangered species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.

Tanzania has the highest Lion population.

In India, the “Asiatic Lion Conservation Project” was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared Lions a vulnerable species.

“Million Designers, Billion Dreams” Initiative To Empower Rural India

Context:

The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched the initiative “Million Designers, Billion Dreams.”

vThis innovative program aims to empower individuals across India with systems design know-how to tackle complex societal challenges.

-Spearheaded by LEAP in collaboration with the DAY-NRLM.

v“Million Designers, Billion Dreams” is a unique initiative designed to enhance the capacity of individuals through systems design know-how.

vIt targets rural leaders, frontline change agents and village entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills to create impactful, scalable solutions.

vThe program’s primary objectives are to enhance participants’ proficiency in design frameworks to address complex challenges

v“Million Designers, Billion Dreams” is aimed to revolutionize the way we approach societal challenges, empowering a new generation of rural leaders to drive sustainable development across India in our communities and beyond.