Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant drop in rhinoceros poaching, citing an 86% reduction since the BJP took charge in 2016. The announcement coincides with World Rhino Day,

Guwahati, September 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant drop in rhinoceros poaching, citing an 86% reduction since the BJP took charge in 2016. The announcement coincides with World Rhino Day, highlighting the state's commitment to wildlife conservation.

Marking World Rhino Day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attributed the rise to expanded habitats and stringent anti-poaching measures, declaring that 'Assam now a safe abode for Rhinos'.

Kaziranga National Park houses 80 per cent of India's rhino population, while Orang National Park holds 4 per cent, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary 3 per cent, and Manas National Park 1 per cent

Kaziranga and other protected habitats of the one-horned rhinoceros in Assam recorded an 86% drop in poaching of the herbivore since 2016, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said