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PM lauds rhino conservation efforts by people of Assam after zero poaching incidents reported in 2022
way2barak, Jan.3: “Zero Poaching! 2022 was really special for our rhino conservation efforts. Not a single rhino being poached in 2022 & just 2 in 2021, the gentle giant is now much safer in Assam. Kudos to @assamforest dept & @assampolice for their sincere efforts to protect the iconic animal.” This was tweeted by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
Responding to this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “This is great news! Compliments to the people of Assam, who have shown the way and been proactive in their efforts to protect the rhinos.”
This is great news! Compliments to the people of Assam, who have shown the way and been proactive in their efforts to protect the rhinos. 🦏 https://t.co/0lz68xiNyq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 3, 2023