PM lauds Assam's wildlife conservation, from elephants to pygmy hogs, on Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Mann Ki Baat platform to commend the state of Assam for its comprehensive wildlife conservation efforts. He pointed to the thriving elephant corridors and the recent revival of the pygmy hog, a species once thought extinct in the wild. The PM praised the collaborative work of forest officials, local communities and NGOs that has led to measurable gains in habitat protection and species recovery. He urged continued support for such initiatives, noting their importance for biodiversity, tourism and the livelihoods of forest‑dependent peoples. The remarks come as the central government prepares to allocate additional funds for habitat restoration projects across the Northeast.