Guwahati, July 18, 2024 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a crucial meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, focusing on several key initiatives to bolster wildlife conservation across the state.
During the meeting, CM Sarma reviewed the status of declaring the 3rd and 5th to 10th Additions to Kaziranga National Park, Behali Wildlife Sanctuary, Kokrajhar-Bamuni Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, and Bordoibam-Beelmukh Bird Sanctuary. Plans for establishing an Institute for Wildlife Health and Research in Dibrugarh were discussed, along with proposals for Sikhna-Jwhwlao National Park and the Poba Wildlife Sanctuary.
The agenda included assessing the boundaries of the Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary and exploring measures to enhance the Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden’s ranking, based on the Management Effectiveness Evaluation Report 2021-22.
Emphasizing the importance of environmental and wildlife preservation, CM Sarma directed officials to ensure strict adherence to legal frameworks, prioritizing the welfare of both humanity and the natural ecosystem.
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