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News18
3 days ago
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Assam: 5.2 hectares of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary cleared of Parthenium
Morigaon (Assam) [India], August 10 (ANI): As a part of a three-day campaign of Parthenium Free Pobitora, on the first day on Saturday, about a 5.2 hectares area of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district was cleared of Parthenium or Congress grass, an invasive weed, by the forest to the authorities of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, about 40 forest staff members of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary were led by Range Officer Pranjal Baruah within six hours of Invasive Alien Species (IASE) Eradication Drive.'Special precautions have been taken for the forest staff to get rid of the parthenium allergy during the drive. On August 10, the team will carry out a special drive to eradicate Parthenium from the Tamuliduva area with Members of EDCs and Pobitora Jeep Safari Association," Pranjal Baruah, Range Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, further said that special emphasis has been given by the Wildlife Sanctuary authority for improving the habitat of Rhinos and other animals of the Sanctuary by way of weed eradication, soil moisture conservation, etc, so that the carrying capacity of the ecosystem can be Wildlife Sanctuary is known for holding the highest density of great one-horned rhinoceroses in the to the data of the last rhino population census conducted in 2022, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is home to 107 Indian one-horned rhinoceroses, and the wildlife sanctuary covers an area of 38.81 sq km. (ANI)
Time of India
02-08-2025
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- Time of India
Crop loss by animals: Forest dept pays 2.17L to 29 farmers
1 2 Guwahati: The forest department has provided financial compensation to villagers near Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district for crop damage caused by stray animals. "Compensation of Rs 2,17,500 has been provided to 29 farmers of Mayong, adjoining to Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, for crop damage by wild animals straying away from the sanctuary's premises, for the period 2024-25," said Pranjal Baruah, forest ranger of Pobitora wildlife sanctuary. Baruah said these farmers applied for the compensation at the office of the range forest officer, and on their request, the forest department has disbursed Rs 7500 to each farmers for the damage caused. The affected farmers reported significant loses to crops like mustards, maize, rice, due to stray rhinos, wild buffaloes and wild boars. Among the worst-hit were farmers from the Satibheti and Rajamayong areas, where stray wild buffaloes caused major destructions during the previous crop season. Baruah said to mitigate such recurring conflicts, the forest department has deployed squads at the wildlife sanctuary, actively working to drive stray animals back into the sanctuary premises. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo "There are 13 depredation squads across nearby have been instrumental in preventing crop damage, and ensuring quick responses during wildlife incursions," he said. Forest officials highlighted that these initiatives not only protect the farmers' livelihoods but also ensure the safety and conservation of the sanctuary's wildlife. Departmental elephants are also being used effectively to guide stray rhinos and buffaloes back to the protected area, minimizing human-animal conflict Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
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Assam: Over ₹2.17 lakh compensation paid to farmers for crop damage by wild animals in 2024-25
Morigaon , Altogether 29 farmers were paid compensation of ₹7,500 each for damage to their crops by wild animals straying from the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam, officials said on Saturday. Assam: Over ₹ 2.17 lakh compensation paid to farmers for crop damage by wild animals in 2024-25 A total compensation of ₹2,17,500 has been provided to 29 farmers of Mayong in Morigaon district, adjoining Pobitora, for crop damage caused by wild animals of the sanctuary for 2024-25 by the Forest Department, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Ranger Pranjal Baruah said. "The farmers of Mayong applied for the compensation at Range Forest Office this year and based on their request, the Forest Department has released ₹7,500 to each farmer for the damages," he said. The damage has been mostly caused by animals like rhino, buffalo and wild boars among others to maize, rice and mustard during the last crop season, Baruah said. Farmers of Satibheti and Rajamayong area suffered the most damage to crops, he said. "The dedicated team at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary has been tirelessly working to mitigate the impact of stray animals, successfully returning them to their natural habitat with the assistance of departmental elephants and 13 newly established Anti-Depredation Squads in nearby villages," he said. Baruah said that equipped with essential resources, these squads have been instrumental in raising awareness and addressing the challenges posed by wildlife venturing outside the sanctuary during the lean season. "This proactive approach not only safeguards the animals but also provides much-needed relief to farmers, who rely on agriculture for their livelihood throughout the year," he said. The sanctuary, located in Morigaon district and about 35 km from Guwahati, was declared in 1998, combining Pobitora Reserve Forest and Raja Mayang Hill Reserve Forest. Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across an area of 38.81 sq km, harbours the world's highest density of one-horned rhinoceros. The habitat comprises Assam alluvial grasslands, hilly forests and wetlands. It houses 107 Great Indian One Horned Rhinoceros , and has other wildlife like 22 species of mammals, 27 species of reptiles, 9 species of amphibians, 41 species of pisces and 375 species of birds, according to its official website. The sanctuary supports two critically endangered, four endangered, eight vulnerable and three near-threatened bird species, it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Gazette
28-05-2025
- India Gazette
Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary sees surge in tourists, revenue; Earns Rs 62 lakh this season
Pobitora (Assam) [India], May 28 (ANI): The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district has witnessed an increase of tourist footfall as well as revenue collection in the current tourist season. The wildlife sanctuary, which is known as the highest density of one-horned rhino population in the country, has so far collected Rs 62 lakh as revenue in this tourist season of 2024-25. According to the officials of the wildlife sanctuary, this year, nearly 35,000 tourists (both Indian and foreign tourists) have visited the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary. Pranjal Baruah, Ranger of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, told ANI that nearly 35,000 tourists, including 650 foreign tourists, have visited the wildlife sanctuary this tourist season so far. 'This tourist season started from 15 October 2024, and it will end on May 31 this year. We have so far collected Rs 62 lakh as revenue. Compared to the previous year, 5,000 more tourists have visited the wildlife sanctuary this year,' Pranjal Baruah said. According to the authority of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, last year, around 30,000 tourists had visited the wildlife sanctuary, and the authority had collected Rs 54 lakh as revenue. Pranjal Baruah further said that they had done lots of infrastructure development work, including repairing roads inside the wildlife sanctuary. Meanwhile, Aaranyak, a leading wildlife NGO, is undertaking a large-scale plantation drive in Assam to address human-elephant conflict by restoring degraded habitats and providing elephants with natural food sources. The goal is to replenish 100 hectares of degraded forest by planting one lakh saplings of native species, improving ecological connectivity for wildlife, particularly elephants, and mitigating human-elephant conflict (HEC). Aaranyak is supported by the SBI Foundation and is a part of the Dhansiri-Sikaridanga Joint Forest Management Committee (JFMC) is undertaking a massive plantation drive in the Bhairabkunda Reserve Forest along the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam's Udalguri district. The plantation drive, now in its third year, has seen the participation of forest officials, FXB India Suraksha, the Bhairabkunda Development Committee, and the Dhansiri-Sikaridanga Joint Forest Management Committee. On the first day of the third-year plantation drive, 510 saplings of 11 native species were planted, including Outenga, Bel, Kola Siris, Gamari, Bhatgila, Amla, Jamun, Bhomora, Xilikha, Bhelkor, Kum, Odal, and Tora. (ANI)
