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Manas National Park records zero rhino and tiger poaching for three straight years

Tuesday, 16 June 2026· 5 min read·Source: India Today NE

Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching for three consecutive years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced around June 16, 2026. Calling it a major conservation milestone, the CM credited sustained state efforts and the involvement of forest officials and local communities, noting a shift 'from an era where poaching dominated headlines to one where zero poaching is the new normal'. Manas is renowned for species such as the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger and the rare pygmy hog.

Key Facts & Details

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Manas National Park recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching for three consecutive years.
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It was announced by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma around June 16, 2026.
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Manas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Assam.
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The success was credited to forest officials and local communities.
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Manas is home to the one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger and pygmy hog.

Deep Dive

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Manas is also a Tiger Reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve.
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It had earlier suffered heavy poaching and unrest before conservation efforts revived it.
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Anti-poaching success relies on patrolling, intelligence and community participation.

Exam Focus

Which Assam national park recorded zero rhino and tiger poaching for three consecutive years?

Exam Relevance & Angle

Conservation milestones at named protected areas are environment GA, tested on the park, the state and its UNESCO/Tiger Reserve status.

Target Exams

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Background & Context

Manas National Park, in Assam at the foothills of the Himalayas along the Bhutan border, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Project Tiger reserve, an Elephant Reserve and a Biosphere Reserve. It is famous for rare and endangered species including the greater one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, pygmy hog, golden langur and hispid hare. Once placed on the 'World Heritage in Danger' list due to poaching and insurgency, Manas recovered through sustained conservation and was removed from that list in 2011. Anti-poaching success is measured by reductions in killings of flagship species like rhinos and tigers.