Published 13:50 IST, July 29th 2019

PM Modi on 'Man Vs Wild': Great opportunity to showcase India's environmental heritage, conservation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to don his adventure boots as the Man vs Wild episode featuring him alongside host and adventure enthusiast Bear Grylls is scheduled to premiere on August 12. PM Modi is seen taking a wild journey amid thick forests and gushing rivers, right in the midst ot India's oldest- Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. 

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to don his venture boots as Man vs Wild episode featuring him alongside host and venture enthusiast Bear Grylls is scheduled to premiere on August 12. PM Modi is seen taking a wild journey amid thick forests and gushing rivers, right in midst ot India's oldest- Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. 

'Great Experience' says PM Modi 

PM Modi has expressed his enthusiasm and interest in working closely with nature. 

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Speaking about show, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said, “For years, I have lived among nature, in mountains and forests. se years have a lasting impact on my life. So when I was asked about a special programme focussing on life beyond politics and that too in midst of nature I was both intrigued and inclined to take part in it. For me, this show presents a great opportunity to showcase to world India’s rich environmental herit and stress on importance of environment conservation and living in harmony with nature. It was a great experience spending time in jungle once again, this time with Bear, who is blessed with indefatigable energy and quest to experience nature at its purest.”

'A privilege to work with him,' says Bear Grylls on PM Modi

Breathtaking visuals from trailer have grasped attention of entire nation, as India waits to watch latest episode of popular television show featuring PM Modi. Bear Grylls has revealed that it was an absolute hour for m to have PM Modi on board for project. 

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"It is such a privilege to be taking Prime Minister Modi on an venture into Indian wilderness and I feel truly houred to get to spend time with this remarkable world leer. wild reminds us that we need each or and that toger we are stronger. I am so excited to spend time with  PM and to get to kw man who les this great nation", said Bear Grylls.

Man vs Wild

show in which two global icons, Prime Minister Narendra Modiand world's most recognizable face of survival and venturer Bear Grylls, will feature, Man Vs Wild is one of most-watched wilderness survival television series in world. Bear Grylls has hosted prominent celebrities in past such as n sitting American President Barack Obama, Kate Winslet, Roger Federer, Julia Roberts and many more.

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Who is Bear Grylls?

Bear Grylls​​​​​​​ has become kwn worldwide as one of most-recognized faces of survival and outdoor venture. BAFTA award-winning TV host began his journey in 21 SAS before becoming one of youngest-ever climbers of Mount Everest. Bear is author of over 85 books that have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, including .1bestselling Mud, Sweat, and Tears. A former Special Forces soldier and Everest mountaineer, Bear starred in Discovery’s hit TV series Man vs. Wild for seven seasons, before hosting National Geographic Channel series, Running Wild with Bear Grylls. This show has seen him take global stars such as Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller and even president Obama on ventures into wild.

PM Modi's inclusion in episode also involves leer promoting awareness of animal conservation and environmental change, pressing issues that he has promised to dress. 

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12:50 IST, July 29th 2019