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Assam Governor Hails Kaziranga’s ‘Van Durgas’ as Park Reopens for 2025–26 Season

The visit underscored frontline-led protection at the start of the new tourist season.

Overview

  • Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya toured the Bagori Range on Monday, reviewed wildlife-protection measures and fed elephants sugarcane during a jeep safari.
  • He praised the courage and dedication of the predominantly female ‘Van Durga’ frontline teams safeguarding Kaziranga’s biodiversity.
  • Kaziranga reopened to visitors on September 26, launching the 2025–26 season after its usual monsoon closure from June to September.
  • Park officials reported a record 406,564 visitors in 2024–25, including 17,693 foreign tourists, with revenue rising 21.19% to over Rs 10.90 crore from Rs 8.81 crore.
  • Authorities highlighted recent infrastructure improvements and promotion since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s March 2024 visit, noting the park’s spread across Golaghat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Biswanath districts.