Minister Mallabaruah reviews Kaziranga wildlife tourism plans

Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday chaired an extensive review meeting with tourism stakeholders at Kaziranga National Park to discuss preparations for the upcoming wildlife tourism season and long-term conservation.

Addressing the media, Mallabaruah asked stakeholders to submit their written recommendations within 10 days to finalise the upcoming tourism roadmap. He stressed that the Forest and Tourism departments will work together to ensure balanced development while keeping ecological integrity the foremost priority.

While ruling out year-round tourism in core area due to annual flood cycle, the Minister said department will explore off-season activities to sustain local livelihoods. He also noted that boosting revenue through better hospitality infrastructure would directly fund habitat management.

Cabinet Minister Keshab Mahanta, MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa and of Forest and District Administration officials were also present.