Marking International Tiger Day on Wednesday, July 29, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has emerged as a leading example of tiger conservation through sustained efforts in habitat management and wildlife protection.
In a post on X, Sarma said India’s tiger conservation programme had achieved remarkable success, with Assam making a significant contribution through stringent anti-poaching measures, protection of wildlife corridors and the use of technology-driven surveillance systems.
The Chief Minister said the state’s wild tiger population had recorded steady growth over the past few years and highlighted the transformation of Nameri Tiger Reserve as one of Assam’s most notable conservation achievements. He said the reserve’s tiger population had increased four-fold, rising from three to 12.
Sarma also underscored the importance of Kaziranga, Manas, Orang and Nameri Tiger Reserves in providing secure habitats for the Royal Bengal Tiger and strengthening conservation efforts across the state.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to wildlife protection, the Chief Minister called for continued collective efforts to conserve the apex predator and maintain the ecological balance of the region.
