New Delhi, July 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to feature on the popular show "Man Vs Wild" in an attempt to create awareness about environmental change and animal conservation. The Discovery episode featuring Premier and adventure specialist Edward Michael Grylls, popularly known as Bear Grylls, will telecast on August 12. Narendra Modi in Man vs Wild Episode With Bear Grylls on Discovery Channel; Know Telecast Date and Screening Time.

After venturing into the wilderness of Uttarakhand's Jim Corbett National Park, Bear Grylls thanked PM Modi for the adventure. "Sir, it was an honour to share an adventure with you! Let’s keep up our mission of spreading the positive message of conservation and protecting our planet," the survivalist said. 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’.

Tweet by Bear Grylls:

The tweet is in replying to PM Modi's message: "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 Bear Grylls for coming here!"

Tweet by PM Modi:

PM Modi will be seen in an upcoming episode of Man vs Wild on Discovery Channel. In a trailer released on July 29, PM Modi can be seen walking into a river. The Prime Minister would be accompanied by Bear Grylls. He has earlier hosted famous personalities like former United States President Barack Obama, Tennis legend Roger Federer, Hollywood actors Kate Winslet and Julia Roberts.

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