Forest Department is working in full spirit to protect the wildlife in Kaziranga: Shri Parimal Suklabaidya

As Assam is dealing with the floods so is Kaziranga, the state forest department is working in full spirit in order to protect the wildlife in the National Park, said Shri Parimal Suklabaidya, Minister of Environment and Forest, Government of Assam while speaking in a Webinar organized by Press Information Bureau, Guwahati today. The minister was talking about how Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is battling floods and also about Government’s initiatives in this regard. The topic of the webinar was “Rescue Operation of Wildlife in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during floods”.
In order to tackle the rise in water level and to protect the wildlife we have tried to put together rescue teams and boats well in advance, the minister said. 33 new highlands that have been constructed last year in addition to existing highlands have helped the wild lives to take shelter during this crucial time of flood, he added. The minister further said that every year Kaziranga National Park faces flood and this year it is the third phase of flood in Assam that is hitting the National Park. The forest department is facing double whammy of protecting the animals in Kaziranga every year, one from poachers and other natural calamities. The forest department and the government are giving all efforts to protect the animals from all adversaries. This year 1 case of poaching has been reported so far, the minister informed.
Referring to the concerted efforts of the forest department using advanced equipment, the minister said that the department is getting full support from the state and central government. He expressed his gratitude towards Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment and Forest for providing full support and having concern about the flood situation of Kaziranga.
Shri L.R Vishwanath, Head of North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in his welcome address said that Kaziranga holds a special attraction to the world for its flora and fauna. But the National Park is also prone to the risk of heavy rains and flood every year. He said that Press Information Bureau has unique role in bringing people together and informing and making them aware about all current issues. With this motive Press information Bureau is holding this webinar on the present situation of Kaziranga, he said. Shri Vishwanath expressed his gratitude towards the State Forest Minister Shri Parimal Suklabaidya for taking out time to participate in the Webinar.