Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Donates Boats to Kaziranga National Park to Fight Poaching
Kaziranga (Assam) [India] August 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over 20 inflatable rubber boats to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve on Wednesday. The boats are intended to help combat poaching and encroachment attempts.
Speaking to reporters, CM Biswa Sarma said, “In June during my review meeting on the safety of Kaziranga National Park, our Forest Protection Force requested new patrol boats to check poaching and encroaching attempts. In less than 60 days, they have been delivered.”
Kaziranga National Park, considered Assam’s crown jewel, is home to the largest habitat of rhinos, over 600 species of birds, a thriving population of dolphins, and one of the highest densities of tigers. The park is a popular holiday destination, drawing visitors from across the country and the globe. It is inhabited by more than 2200 Indian one-horned rhinos, approximately 2/3rd of their total world population.
Developed in 1908 on the recommendation of Mary Curzon, the park is located on the edge of the Eastern Himalayan biodiversity hotspots in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts. The park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.
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Assam -: Assam is a state in northeastern India, known for its wildlife, tea plantations, and the Brahmaputra River.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam, a state in India.
Kaziranga National Park -: Kaziranga National Park is a famous wildlife park in Assam, India, known for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
Poaching -: Poaching means illegally hunting or capturing wild animals, often to sell their parts.
Encroachment -: Encroachment means illegally taking over land, often land that belongs to a park or forest.
UNESCO World Heritage Site -: A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place recognized by the United Nations for its cultural, historical, or natural importance.
Rhinos -: Rhinos are large, herbivorous mammals known for their thick skin and one or two horns on their noses.
Inflatable rubber boats -: Inflatable rubber boats are boats made of strong rubber that can be filled with air to float on water.
Forest Protection Force -: The Forest Protection Force is a group of people who work to protect forests and wildlife from threats like poaching and illegal activities.
