New Anti-Poaching Battalion Deployed to Kaziranga National Park

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the deployment of a new battalion of 600 jawans to Kaziranga National Park to improve management and prevent poaching. This decision followed a review meeting on flood preparedness and animal safety.

Key points include:

• Comprehensive strategy to achieve zero poaching.
• Coordination between forest department and local police.
• Deployment of 20 marine engine boats for riverine patrols.
• Plans to extend Kaziranga Forest into Burachapori.
• Measures to prevent erosion with a joint committee report due in 45 days.
• Tourist initiatives like a documentary, cycling routes, and tea-testing facilities.
• Success of the Amrit Vriksha initiative with 90% sapling survival.

The meeting highlighted the reduction in rhino poaching since 2021 and efforts to prevent animal casualties during floods.