On the occasion of World Rhino Day on September 22, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that these animals are cherished members of the state’s rich faunal biodiversity.
World Rhino Day
Taking to the microblogging platform X, CM Sarma wrote, “Rhinos, synonymous with the identity of Assam, are cherished members of the state’s rich faunal biodiversity.”
“The protection of this magnificent animal has been a top priority of Govt of Assam and in the last few years, we have made consistent efforts in this regard which has resulted in zero poaching cases of rhinos in the State for the first time,” CM Sarma added.
Every year, World Rhino Day is observed on September 22. World Rhino Day is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about different species of rhinoceros around the world.
