Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma marked International Tiger Day on July 29 by highlighting the state’s progress in tiger conservation, saying Assam has become a leading model for habitat management and wildlife protection through sustained conservation efforts.
He made the remarks in a post on X, underlining the significance of coordinated action to safeguard the species and its habitat.
Sarma described India’s broader tiger conservation strategy as “a remarkable success” and credited Assam’s contribution to that outcome. He pointed to rigorous anti-poaching operations, active preservation of wildlife corridors and the adoption of technology-driven surveillance as key measures that have strengthened protection for tigers across the state.
The Chief Minister said Assam’s wild tiger population has shown steady growth over the past few years, singling out Nameri Tiger Reserve as a major conservation achievement. According to Sarma, Nameri’s tiger numbers have risen four-fold, increasing from three to 12 animals, a change he presented as evidence of effective local management and protection efforts.
Sarma also highlighted the role of other protected areas — Kaziranga, Manas and Orang, alongside Nameri — in providing secure habitats for the Royal Bengal Tiger, stressing that a network of well-managed reserves and corridors is essential to the species’ long-term survival.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to wildlife conservation, he called for sustained collective effort from officials, frontline staff, local communities and conservation partners to protect the apex predator and preserve the ecological balance of the region.
