Assam is observing the 71st Wildlife Week from 2 to 8 October, highlighting the state’s ongoing efforts to preserve its diverse flora and fauna. The weeklong campaign aims to strengthen awareness about conservation and promote community-led initiatives across protected and buffer zones.
From the floodplains of Kaziranga to the rainforest stretches of Dehing Patkai, Assam remains one of India’s richest wildlife regions. The state shelters endangered species such as the one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, and hoolock gibbon. It also supports the endangered river dolphin and a wide variety of orchids and migratory birds.
Forest and environment departments, along with conservation groups, have planned awareness drives, photo exhibitions, eco-treks, and school outreach events across districts. Officials said the objective is to connect citizens—especially young people—with local ecosystems and promote sustainable coexistence.
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Experts have reiterated that Assam’s forests are part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot, one of the most threatened ecological regions in the world. They warn that habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict continue to challenge conservation efforts.
Wildlife Week, first observed in 1952, serves as an annual reminder of India’s conservation priorities. In Assam, it reinforces the link between the state’s cultural identity and its living landscapes.
