Assam

Orang National Park in Assam faces challenges like habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Despite this, it remains a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation in India.

Awarded the Padma Shri in 2024, Sarbeswar Basumatary's story is one of perseverance. From humble beginnings as a daily wage labourer in Assam, his remarkable journey proves that resilience, innovation, and hard work can change lives.

Across India, conservationists are tackling the toughest wildlife challenges with innovative solutions. From sustainable tourism to cutting-edge technology, these stories prove that when people come together, wildlife has a fighting chance.

Sustainable travel is redefining exploration with eco-friendly homestays championing local culture, nature, and green living. From Assam’s wildlife retreats to Tamil Nadu’s heritage mud palaces, these stays offer meaningful connections and a lighter footprint on the planet.

Orang National Park, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Assam, faces numerous challenges, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Despite these threats, the park has emerged as a beacon of hope for wildlife conservation in India.

Born in Kaziranga, Assam, Manoj Gogoi developed a deep love for wildlife and has rescued over 6,000 animals since 2007. He works tirelessly to save animals, especially during floods.

Ranjita Gogoi won a bronze and a silver medal at the Asia Pacific Masters Games 2023 held in South Korea. Called the 'Iron Lady' of Assam, she excels in athletics, arm wrestling and powerlifting too.

Alarmed by the effect of climate change on food security, Assam-based Neelam Dutta is on a mission to safeguard heirloom seeds. He has trained over 24,000 farmers in Northeast India.

When reporting from rural parts of Assam, Sanjoy Hazarika noticed the intense need for a sustained healthcare system in the region. In collaboration with the National Rural Health Mission, his non-profit, C-NES, launched boat clinics in 2005 to bridge the healthcare divide.

Assam's Rituparna Neog runs Akam Foundation, an NGO that builds free libraries in villages to break barriers around gender, LGBTQ communities and sexuality.