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Assam Boosts Wildlife Corridors and Forest Protection Before Tourist Season
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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The Assam government is reinforcing wildlife corridors and forest safeguards as the state prepares for the upcoming tourism season.
Assam's forest department announced a series of steps to strengthen wildlife corridors and enhance forest protection ahead of the new tourism season. The measures aim to ensure safe movement for animals while supporting sustainable tourism in the state's rich biodiversity zones.
Officials said the initiative will focus on improving the connectivity of habitats, monitoring illegal activities, and reinforcing patrolling in critical areas. By bolstering these corridors, the state hopes to reduce human‑wildlife conflicts that often arise during peak visitor periods.
The move comes as Assam anticipates a surge in domestic and international tourists drawn to its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Authorities emphasized that preserving ecological balance is essential for the long‑term viability of the tourism sector.
Stakeholders, including local communities and tour operators, have been urged to cooperate with the forest department to maintain the integrity of the corridors. The government plans to review the effectiveness of the measures regularly throughout the season.
Officials said the initiative will focus on improving the connectivity of habitats, monitoring illegal activities, and reinforcing patrolling in critical areas. By bolstering these corridors, the state hopes to reduce human‑wildlife conflicts that often arise during peak visitor periods.
The move comes as Assam anticipates a surge in domestic and international tourists drawn to its national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. Authorities emphasized that preserving ecological balance is essential for the long‑term viability of the tourism sector.
Stakeholders, including local communities and tour operators, have been urged to cooperate with the forest department to maintain the integrity of the corridors. The government plans to review the effectiveness of the measures regularly throughout the season.