Updated On: 13 August, 2018 03:56 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
As a brand ambassador of WTI, Dia says that their efforts through the Gaj Yatra are to convey this message in a manner that inspires love and respect for our elephants

Dia Mirza
Actress and the brand ambassador of Wildlife Trust of India Dia Mirza, who has been associated with conservation of elephants and is part of the ongoing Gaj Mahotsav, says the only way one can bring about change in the society against animal abuse is by helping people recognize the deep connection between man and nature.
"What I hope to be able to do through advocacy is help people recognise the deep connection between man and nature," Dia told IANS over an e-mail when asked about how she wants to bring change in the mindset of people against animal cruelty. Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) is organizing a four-day long celebration of the majestic Asian elephant at the Gaj Mahotsav in association with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC).