Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state has made major progress in wildlife conservation, with tiger numbers rising from 70 in 2006 to 227 in 2022. Speaking through a post on X, he credited political commitment, strong protection measures, and community participation for making Assam one of India’s safest habitats for diverse wildlife.

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• CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam’s tiger population rose from 70 (2006) to 227 (2022)
• Statement shared on X, highlighting conservation achievements
• CM said Assam is now among the safest habitats for rhinos and other wildlife
• Public support and community participation credited as key drivers of success
• Protected areas like Kaziranga, Manas, Orang, and Nameri played a major role
• Kaziranga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest one-horned rhino population
• Manas National Park has seen revival of species like tigers and pygmy hogs
• Officials cite stricter anti-poaching operations and improved intelligence networks
• Increased patrolling and use of technology like camera traps and drones boosted monitoring
• Better coordination between forest departments and security agencies supported conservation
• Eco-development committees and awareness programmes helped reduce human-wildlife conflict
• Assam government stressed conservation and development must go hand in hand
• Improved infrastructure, staff facilities, and wildlife corridor monitoring prioritised
• CM said gains extend beyond tigers, benefiting elephants, deer, birds, and other species
• Government reiterated commitment to stronger wildlife protection for future generations