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Guwahhati: In a significant move towards the protection of endangered animals, Anil Agarwal Foundation<\/a> (AAF) through its animal welfare initiative The Animal Care Organization (TACO<\/a>), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kaziranga National Park<\/a> & Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage<\/a> site situated in Assam, to provide a surveillance centre<\/a> and dwelling units<\/a> for frontline workers who are at the forefront of the Park\u2019s conservation efforts.
As part of TACO\u2019s wildlife conservation<\/a> project \u2018Mission Vanraksha<\/a>\u2019, this collaboration will strengthen the protection of the Park\u2019s wildlife especially endangered species<\/a> such as the Greater One-Horned Rhinos, Asiatic Elephants and Bengal Tigers. The MoU outlines a grant of Rs 6 crores to be utilised over a period of three years for this collaboration.

The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Environment & Forest, Chandra Mohan Patowary, emphasizing the state’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage. The MoU was signed between Ritu Jhingon, President, Anil Agarwal Foundation and Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve. Also present at the ceremony was Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd<\/a>, and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd<\/a> who anchors the TACO project.Patowary, expressed his support for the initiative, stating, “Kaziranga National Park is not just a treasure of Assam but of the entire world. We are committing to support TACO\u2019s initiative \u2018Mission Vanraksha\u2019 where they will provide surveillance centre to maintain a zero poaching zone and to promote conservation and sustainability in our state. The establishment of dwelling units for forest frontline workers<\/a> is a critical component of this initiative, ensuring that those who protect our heritage are well-supported. The well-being of the frontline workers will help them maintain Kaziranga\u2019s unparalleled beauty and biodiversity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, and Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd, emphasizing the importance of the partnership, said, \u201cThis MoU is especially important as it focuses on improving facilities for frontline workers, including \u2018Van Durgas\u2019 or women forest guards, providing an impetus to conservation activities in Kaziranga. I am delighted that TACO will be contributing to the ongoing efforts in collaboration with the Government of Assam to preserve the region\u2019s unique ecosystem while supporting the green warriors of the forest. Together, we can create a sustainable model that benefits both wildlife and the local communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The grant to build the surveillance centre and dwelling units for the forest guards and staff marks a pivotal step towards enhancing conservation efforts at Kaziranga National Park and will aid in the surveillance and protection of the Park’s wildlife population, including rhinos and elephants. The structure set up shall be undertaken in consonance with due compliances under Forest, Wildlife & Environmental laws and regulations etc.<\/p>\n

Dr Sonali Gosh, Director – Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, said, \u201cAssam under the visionary leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma Chief Minister in recent years has opened up to corporate collaborations and partnerships. It is indeed a proud moment for us at Kaziranga as AAF has come forward to support us with one of the biggest CSR programs in the country for welfare of the forest frontline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, spread over 1302 sq km, is famous for its success story of reviving the population of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros and is today home to over 2613 of these iconic species. Besides, the park also boasts of the largest population of Asiatic Water Buffalo in the world with estimates at over 2565 individuals, over 1200 Asiatic Elephants, along with significant densities of Bengal Tiger and Eastern Swamp Deer. More than 30 mammalian species, 556 bird species, 17 freshwater turtles, 35 Snakes, 29 lizards and 24 frogs have also been recorded. The park also provides habitat for several globally threatened species including Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Sloth Bear, Bengal florican and the Gangetic Dolphin. The park is a crucial part of the ecosystem that needs careful safeguarding, and TACO commits to supporting the authorities in their efforts.
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