The Upcoming Lion Safari in Etawah may appear as a pet project of Ruling party in India’s Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh ,but it’s necessity can not be questioned in the wake of ever swelling population of Asiatic Lions in Gujarat’s Gir forest Sanctuary ,the only dwelling left for Asiatic lions globally. In recent floods in Gujarat ,many royal beasts could not swim to safety in violently gushing rain water in their habitation ,and several carcasses were spotted when water receded. It was shocking to watch the fate of this rare animal in its only habitation the world over . Now, census shows that the population of the big cat is increasing there and space of their free movement. Natural disasters in any region can not be ruled out ,so in order to ensure conservation of the endangered species,an alternative sanctuary is necessary in more ways than one ,and its responsibility of the world’s wildlife conservationists to back such projects –may it be lion