Himanta Biswa Sarma: 22,000 bighas land freed from encroachments expanding Orang National Park

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 4 announced a significant milestone in Assam's wildlife conservation efforts and said that the state is committed to preserving its rich biodiversity. Sarma said that 22,000 bighas of land in the Orang region have been freed from encroachments, enhancing the area of Orang National Park.

"This is a new success story in wildlife conservation in Assam," Sarma stated. "Despite opposition from usual suspects, we have taken decisive action to protect our natural heritage." The expansion of Orang National Park is set to create a continuous 180-km-long protected corridor linking it with Kaziranga National Park and the Burha-Chapori Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Chief Minister saidthat this newly acquired land will not only support diverse flora and fauna but also reinforce Assam’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. The initiative aims to ensure that animals can thrive in a secure environment, ultimately benefiting the region’s ecological balance.