PM Modi Celebrates World Rhino Day and Urges Visits to Kaziranga National Park
On World Rhino Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s efforts in rhino conservation and recalled his visit to Kaziranga National Park in Assam. He urged people to visit the park and commended those involved in protecting rhinos.
In a social media post, PM Modi wrote, “Today, on #WorldRhinoDay, let us reiterate our commitment to protect one of our planet’s most iconic species–rhinos. Compliments to all those involved in rhino conservation efforts over the last many years. It is a matter of immense pride that India is home to a large number of one-horned rhinos. I also fondly recall my visit to Kaziranga in Assam and urge you all to visit there as well.”
Wildlife Expert Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar highlighted the measures taken by the central and state governments to increase the rhino population and combat poaching. He noted that the Assam government has modernized the forest protection force to ensure the safety of rhinos. Dr. Talukdar said, “Assam is an important site for greater one-horned rhinos in India and Nepal. Over 120 years, Assam has taken steps to increase the rhino population and also to increase its habitat. In recent years, poaching has declined quite a lot compared to 2013. The government’s zero-tolerance policy against rhino poachers is very important because the rhino poachers come with sophisticated weapons and the forest staff will have to fight with sophisticated weapons. The Assam government has modernized the forest protection force to fight the intruders who intend to kill rhinos. Rhino is our state animal and we are proud of rhinos. Our pride has to be secured and the government has to continue its leading role to ensure that the rhinos are safe and our future generation can see the rhinos in the wild.”
World Rhino Day is celebrated annually on September 22 to raise awareness about the rhinos and the need to protect them.
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PM Modi -: PM Modi is the Prime Minister of India. His full name is Narendra Modi.
World Rhino Day -: World Rhino Day is a special day celebrated on September 22 to raise awareness about the importance of protecting rhinos.
Kaziranga National Park -: Kaziranga National Park is a famous wildlife park in Assam, India, known for its large population of one-horned rhinoceroses.
rhino conservation -: Rhino conservation means efforts and actions taken to protect and save rhinos from dangers like poaching and habitat loss.
poaching -: Poaching is the illegal hunting or capturing of wild animals, often to sell their parts for money.
Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar -: Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar is a wildlife expert who works to protect rhinos and other animals.