Jaipur Wildlife lovers come forward to spread awareness on the plight of elephants of Amer | Jaipur News

Jaipur Bikers, a bikers’ and wildlife enthusiast group from Jaipur has extended their support to an animal NGO World Animal Protection to spread awareness on the plight of elephants used as attractions for tourism in the city.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, around 100 bikers participated in a bike ride, raising awareness on the plight of captive elephants in the city. The ride was flagged off by Kanhaiya Lal Bairwa, Ex DG Home Guards and Civil Defence and Gajender K Sharma, country director, World Animal Protection in India. The aim of the event is to break this chain of demand and supply to enable relocation and rehabilitation of wild creatures, gifting them a deserving life free of silent suffering.

“An adult elephant needs about 200 kg of daily food in such demanding times when it is difficult for human survival and we see this as a window to emphasise the concept of ‘bring back better’ embracing a humane model of tourism to improve the lives of the captive elephants. We have been in discussions with the government of Rajasthan to start a feasibility study to find alternative solutions to ensure welfare of elephants and mahouts is safeguarded,” said Shubhobroto Ghosh, Wildlife Projects Manager, World Animal Protection in India.
“Elephants and other animals are used as commodities for commercial prospects in many places like Amer Fort in Jaipur. We take this initiative of “No Pride in Elephant Ride” to bring awareness among key stakeholders to help us in ending their suffering and relocating them to appropriate sanctuaries,” said Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director, World Animal Protection in India.