Guwahati: Kaziranga National Park in Assam has reached a significant wildlife conservation milestone, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announcing 1,000 days without rhino poaching. The announcement highlights the continued efforts to protect the state’s iconic greater one-horned rhinoceroses.
In a post on X, Sarma said the achievement reflected sustained efforts and an uncompromising approach towards wildlife protection. He noted that rhinos in Kaziranga had remained safe from poaching for more than three consecutive years and pledged to continue these efforts in the future.
Kaziranga is one of India’s most important wildlife conservation areas and is home to the world’s largest population of greater one-horned rhinoceroses, according to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. The park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985 and also supports diverse wildlife, including tigers, elephants and wild water buffaloes. Source: UNESCO
Rhino conservation has been a longstanding priority in Assam, where authorities have undertaken measures to strengthen wildlife protection and anti-poaching operations. In June 2024, Sarma highlighted efforts to improve security in and around Kaziranga, including plans to deploy additional personnel to protect wildlife, particularly during the flood season. Source: Business Standard, PTI
The latest announcement brings renewed attention to the importance of protecting the endangered greater one-horned rhinoceros and preserving Kaziranga’s unique ecosystem. Continued vigilance, effective enforcement and habitat protection will remain important to sustaining conservation gains.
