PM Modi to feature in Discovery's 'Man Vs Wild' with adventurer Bear Grylls

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will feature in Discovery's exclusive show, 'Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls & PM Modi' on August 2.The energetic Prime Minister of the world's largest democracy, plus a fearless and renowned adventurer and India's oldest National Park situated in the lush green forests of India's Uttarakhand, where wild animals roam free Sounds interesting.

This is what the world the audience will watch during the historic Discovery Exclusive, 'Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls & PM Modi'.This special episode, which has been shot in the Jim Corbett National Park, will be a frank and freewheeling journey, throws light on wildlife conservation, highlighting issues related to environmental change. The adventurous pair even have to make a raft and cross a jungle river together.

One of the most unmissable parts of the programme is the Prime Minister talking at length about his own experiences of living in the midst of nature and demonstrating his adventurous side.

Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter,Mr Modi said,''India- where you find lush green forests, diverse wildlife, beautiful mountains and mighty rivers. Watching this programme will make you want to visit different parts of India and add to discourse of environmental conservation. Thanks @BearGrylls  for coming here! @DiscoveryIN''.

Speaking about the show, Mr Modi said,''For years, I have lived among nature, in themountains and the forests. These 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 the 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 the world India's rich environmental heritage and stress on the importance of environment conservation and living in harmony with nature. It was a great experience spending time in the jungle once again, this time with Bear, who is blessed with indefatigable energy and quest to experience nature at its purest.''

''It is such a privilege to be taking Prime Minister Modi on an adventure into the Indian wilderness and I feel truly honoured to get to spend time with this remarkable world leader. The wild reminds us that we need each other and that together we are stronger. I am so excited to spend time with the PM and to get to know the man who leads this great nation,'' said Bear Grylls.

'Man Vs Wild With Bear Grylls and PM Modi' will premiere simultaneously on 12 Discovery channels in India including Discovery Channel, Discovery HD World, Animal Planet, Animal Planet HD World, TLC, TLC HD World, JEET Prime, JEET Prime HD, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids and DTamil on August 12 at 2100 hrs. The premiere on Discovery and Discovery HD World will be available in five languages including English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

This special episode will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels.Megha Tata, Managing Director- South Asia, Discovery Communications India said, ''We are honored to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this historic episode of 'Man Vs Wild'. We hope that by harnessing the power of the Prime Minister and the global premier on Discovery, the show will create awareness about India's rich biodiversity and sensitise people about the importance of conservation of wild animal species.''

'Man Vs Wild With Bear Grylls and PM Modi' is produced for Discovery Communications India by Bear Grylls Ventures & Electus a Propagate company, where Bear Grylls, Delbert Shoopman, Rob Buchta and Elizabeth Schulze are executive producers and Ben Simms is co-executive producer.(UNI)