Assam Emerges as a Leading Example in Tiger Conservation, Says Chief Minister Sarma

Guwahati, July 29: Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that the state has become one of India’s foremost examples in tiger conservation. He attributed the consistent increase in the Royal Bengal tiger population to ongoing campaigns against poaching, habitat preservation, and the use of modern technology.

On the occasion of International Tiger Day, the Chief Minister emphasized that Assam’s conservation model has strengthened wildlife protection while ensuring the preservation of critical habitats for tigers in the state’s protected areas.

In a post on the social media platform X, Sarma celebrated the remarkable success of India’s tiger conservation strategy, highlighting Assam’s emergence as an excellent model for habitat management and wildlife conservation.

He noted that the state government’s persistent focus on curbing poaching, safeguarding wildlife corridors, and implementing technology-based monitoring systems has played a crucial role in enhancing the survival prospects of tigers and maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

Sarma highlighted the significant increase in the tiger population in the Nameri Tiger Reserve, describing it as one of the state’s greatest conservation achievements in recent years. According to him, the number of tigers in this reserve has quadrupled, rising from just three to twelve.

Describing this development as a significant milestone in wildlife conservation efforts in Assam, the Chief Minister stated that it reflects the success of scientific management methods and coordinated measures implemented by the Forest Department for security.

He mentioned that Assam’s key tiger reserves—Kaziranga, Manas, Orang, and Nameri—continue to provide safe and thriving habitats for the Royal Bengal tiger, a species of national significance.

The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of protecting top predators to maintain ecological balance and biodiversity, urging the public to continue supporting wildlife conservation initiatives.

He concluded by reaffirming the collective commitment to safeguarding these magnificent animals and preserving the ecological balance of our forests, from Kaziranga and Manas to Orang and Nameri.