Children Plead with Indian PM to End Elephant Rides at Jaipur's Amer Fort by 2025
Over 100 children from the Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri have written to the Prime Minister of India, appealing for an end to elephant rides at Jaipur's Amer Fort. The young activists hope their pleas will be heard by 2025, on World Animal Day.
The children's initiative is part of their support for World Animal Protection's decade-long campaign against cruelty to elephants in Amer Fort. Gajender Kumar Sharma, Country Director of World Animal Protection India, has praised the children's efforts. The organisation has also written to stakeholders, urging the retirement of the riding elephants to a suitable sanctuary.
The children's letter highlights the fact that elephants are wild animals meant to be cherished in their natural habitat, not exploited for rides. They realise that Jaipur offers tourists a wealth of historical and cultural experiences without harming animals. World Animal Protection, celebrating its 75th anniversary, encourages plant-based diets and raises awareness of the risks of zoonotic diseases from wildlife exploitation and intensive farming.
The children's letter to the Prime Minister is a powerful reminder of the importance of animal welfare and the need for compassionate tourism. World Animal Protection continues to advocate for the end of elephant rides in Amer Fort and supports the children's hope that their pleas will be heard by 2025.
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