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Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma used International Tiger Day on July 29 to pitch the state as a top-tier model for wildlife protection. He cited better habitat management and anti-poaching measures as the primary drivers behind growing wild tiger numbers. The state government leans heavily on technology-driven surveillance and the active protection of wildlife corridors to keep the animals safe.
Sarma specifically pointed to the Nameri Tiger Reserve as a success story. The reserve saw its tiger count jump fourfold, moving from three to 12. “A standout milestone this year is the incredible transformation of the Nameri Tiger Reserve, which quadrupled its tiger count from 3 to 12,” Sarma said in a post on X.
The Chief Minister credited this progress to a mix of Forest Department staff, conservation experts, and local communities. He named Kaziranga, Manas, and Orang as other key reserves providing stable homes for the Royal Bengal Tiger. Tigers need safety. Protecting them preserves the broader ecosystem of forests and rivers for future generations.
Sarma wants more cooperation between researchers and locals. He remains committed to keeping the apex predator alive. The government continues to push for better ecological balance across the region.
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