Question : ENCROACHMENT ON KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK



(a) whether it has been brought to the notice of the Government that Bangladeshis have encroached upon large parts of Kaziranga National Park;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the one horned Rhino in this park?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH)

(a) As reported by the State, there are no encroachments within the National Park.

(b) Question does not arise.

(c) The milestone initiatives taken by the Government of India for protection of tigers and other wildlife including one horned Rhinoceros are at Annexure-I.