Gujarat’s Gir forest witnesses steep rise in Asiatic Lion June 12, 2020 by Sameer New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted pictures of majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest. The population of Asiatic Lion living in Gir forest has risen by 29% over five years. (PTI Photo)(PTI11-06-2020_000152B) New Delh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted pictures of majestic Asiatic Lion, living in Gujarat’s Gir Forest. The population of Asiatic Lion living in Gir forest has risen by 29% over five years. (PTI Photo)(PTI11-06-2020_000155B)