New Delhi, August 12: The much-awaited Man vs Wild episode featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bear Grylls will be aired on Discovery Channel today, i.e. on August 12. The episode, which will premier at 9 pm on Monday and will be showcased in more than 180 countries across the world on Discovery network of channels. With this, people across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of the Prime Minister. Man vs Wild: PM Narendra Modi Braved All Odds, Will Be Seen Like Never Before, Says Bear Grylls.

"People across 180 countries will get to see the unknown side of PM Narendra Modi as he ventures into Indian wilderness to create awareness about animal conservation & environmental change. Catch Man Vs Wild with PM Modi @DiscoveryIN on August 12 @ 9 pm", Grylls had tweeted. 

The special episode will feature in a special episode will highlight the issues related to environmental change. According to a statement from the channel, the special episode, featuring survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls and shot in the India's Jim Corbett National Park, will be a "frank and freewheeling journey" which will throw light on wildlife conservation. PM Narendra Modi on Starring in Discovery’s Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls: ‘I Was Both Intrigued and Inclined to Take Part in It’.

The Prime Minister in his statement said that for years, he has lived among nature, mountains and the forests and hence he was excited about the epic adventure in the forests of Uttarakhand. "For years, I have lived among nature, in the mountains 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," the PM said in a statement.

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Survivalist and adventurer Bear Grylls said he feels truly honoured to get to spend time with PM Modi. "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," Bear said.

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