Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a surveillance centre and dwelling units for frontline workers who are at the forefront of the Park's conservation efforts.

Forest authorities have signed a MoU with The Animal Care Organization (TACO) which is a flagship initiative of Anil Agarwal Foundation.Through TACO's wildlife conservation project 'Mission Vanraksha', this collaboration will strengthen the protection of the Park's wildlife especially endangered species such as the Greater One-Horned Rhinos, Asiatic Elephants and Bengal Tigers, an official statement said. The MoU outlines a grant of Rs 6 crore to be utilised over a period of three years for this collaboration.

"Kaziranga National Park is not just a treasure of Assam but of the entire world. We are committing to support TACO's initiative 'Mission Vanraksha' where they will provide a surveillance centre to maintain a zero poaching zone and to promote conservation and sustainability in our state. The establishment of dwelling units for forest frontline workers is a critical component of this initiative, ensuring that those who protect our heritage are well-supported. The well-being of the frontline workers will help them maintain Kaziranga's unparalleled beauty and biodiversity," Assam Environment and Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said.