(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on an adventurous adventure through Assam’s Kaziranga National Park on Saturday, enjoying elephant and jeep safaris on his inaugural stop at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. During a two-day holiday in the state, Modi made history by becoming the first prime minister to spend the night on the park’s premises. He was accompanied by park superintendent Sonali Ghosh and other senior forestry officials.
About Kaziranga National Shrine
Revered worldwide as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this vast desert is noted for its most iconic inhabitants: the wonderful one-horned rhinos. These majestic creatures roam freely among the park’s verdant landscapes, attracting people from all over the world to witness their grace and beauty. .
However, Kaziranga is much more than a sanctuary for rhinos. It is a thriving ecosystem that is home to varied wildlife. Among its citizens are herds of elephants, wild water buffalo, swamp deer, and elusive tigers, adding to the park’s charm and mystery.
Kaziranga’s importance extends beyond its terrestrial inhabitants; It is an important breeding ground for several species, including elephants, wild water buffalo, and marsh deer. This role in wildlife conservation led to its designation as a tiger reserve in 2006, highlighting the park’s efforts to safeguard the majestic big cats.
In addition, Kaziranga’s importance extends beyond its borders as a safe haven for mammals. Recognized as an Important Bird Area through BirdLife International, the park is a safe haven for bird species. Its swampy wetlands and lush meadows are a sanctuary for a plethora of bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s and birder’s paradise.
One of Kaziranga’s most impressive phenomena occurs in the winter months, when the park becomes a temporary safe haven for migratory birds. These winged travelers embark on an arduous adventure from remote lands, especially in Central Asia, seeking a safe haven in the hospitable landscape of Kaziranga.
Avian visitors arrive with the sublime pygmy goose, the striking rusty duck, the elusive Baer’s duck, plus majestic species such as the lesser helper, the elder helper, the black-necked stork, and the Asian open-beaked stork. Their arrival adds a colorful splash of color to Kaziranga’s landscape, further enriching its eco-friendly tapestry.
PM Modi Day in Assam
Later in the day, he is expected to unveil the towering 125-foot-tall “Statue of Valor,” in honor of the respected General Ahom Lachit Borphukan, in Jorhat. After the event, the Prime Minister’s itinerary includes a stopover in Meleng. Meteli Pothar, located in Jorhat district, where it will inaugurate and lay the foundations for state and federal projects, totaling more than Rs 18,000 crore. In addition, Modi is expected to speak at a public rally at the same venue. Collaborate with the local network on vital issues.
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