In a function to open the Kaziranga National Park (KNP) for tourists for this season, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was joined by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudeva of Isha Foundation. Because of the monsoon, elephant safaris and Jeep safaris were closed in May.
The chief minister and Sadhguru, accompanied by Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, also took a safari in a Jeep.
As Sadhguru drove the vehicle, Sarma sat beside him in the passenger seat.
It is a matter of great joy for me to open the park for tourists, and your chief minister is safe in the vehicle with me,” he told reporters as he left the park.
Sadhguru and the chief minister also unveiled three rhinoceros statues in the park’s Mihimukh area. In September 2021, seized rhino horns were burned in order to create these statues made from the ashes.
It was a great moment for the state when a stockpile of 2,479 rhino horns was consigned to fire in an effort to send a strong message to poachers about the consequences of their actions.
There is no doubt that the rhino statues such as these are an attempt to immortalize the efforts and dedication of those who selflessly protect Assam’s pride, the great one-horned rhinoceros, he said.
In order to enjoy Assam’s wildlife, Sadhguru urged people to visit the state to experience it for themselves.
During the ceremony, the chief minister represented the state, and Sadhguru, representing the Isha Foundation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the sustainable use of soil for agricultural practices on behalf of the state government.
In his address to a ‘Chintan Shivir’, Sadhguru stressed the importance of eco-tourism to the development of the northeast region as he addressed a gathering of ministers, legislators, and top officials.
According to him, if private parties with experience in this sector are involved in the process, accelerated development can be achieved within a short timeframe. This is because they are included in the development process.
There can be no doubt that tourism is one of the easiest industries to develop and it is also the most eco-friendly market we have. It engages a lot of people without destroying the environment,” he said.
A number of African countries have harnessed the potential of natural tourism without destroying the planet, he said.
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