Guwahati, May 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to biodiversity conservation, forest protection, and the eradication of illegal hunting on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day. He stated that efforts are ongoing to free the forests from encroachment and to create an Assam where poaching is completely eliminated.
In a post on the social media platform X, Chief Minister Sarma expressed, “Our Assam, rich in lush forests, rare wildlife, and invaluable natural resources, is indeed a blessing of nature. From the renowned Kaziranga National Park to the dense forests of Dehing Patkai National Park, and from Manas National Park to Maguri Bill, our land is surrounded by a treasure trove of biodiversity.”
He further emphasized, “On this special occasion of International Biodiversity Day, we reaffirm our commitment to work with even greater determination towards the conservation of our biodiversity. We are steadfast in our efforts to free our forests from encroachment and to build an Assam where illegal hunting is entirely eradicated.”
It is noteworthy that Assam is home to several world-renowned wildlife habitats and national parks, sheltering numerous endangered species, including the one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tiger, wild buffalo, Asian elephant, and hoolock gibbon.
In recent years, the state government has intensified campaigns to remove encroachments in reserved forest areas and wildlife sanctuaries. Officials state that these measures aim to protect ecologically sensitive areas from illegal encroachment. Monitoring and anti-poaching operations have also been strengthened in national parks, particularly in Kaziranga, where there has been a significant decrease in incidents of rhino poaching over the past few years.
Celebrated annually on May 22, International Biodiversity Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and natural resources worldwide.
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