Assam has recorded 2025 as a historic year in the field of wildlife conservation. Not a single one-horned rhinoceros was poached in the state during the entire year, which is being considered a major achievement in conservation efforts. Information about this achievement was shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on social media platform X.
“Zero rhino poaching in 2025. You heard it right, not a single rhino poaching in Assam in 2025, which shows the continuity of our excellent conservation efforts and maintaining our chain of protecting the pride of Assam,” the Chief Minister wrote in his message. This statement comes at a time when the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement regarding wildlife conservation is being continuously discussed in the country and the world.
ZERO RHINOS POACHED IN 2025
You heard it right, ZERO rhinos have been poached in Assam in 2025, continuing our excellent conservation efforts and maintaining our streak of protecting Assam’s pride. pic.twitter.com/tOOnNijMOq
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 1, 2026
According to government data, Assam has already recorded zero cases of rhino poaching in 2023 as well. Repeating this achievement in 2025 shows that the policies implemented in the state and the work done at the ground level are giving lasting results.
Central to Assam’s success is Kaziranga National Park, home to about 80 percent of the world’s Greater One-Horned Rhino population. Historically the species has been critically endangered due to illegal demand for rhinoceros horns. In recent decades, poaching, sport hunting and habitat destruction have pushed rhinos to the brink of extinction.
Statistics show that in 1908, only 12 rhinos were left in Kaziranga. After this, the situation changed due to appeals for conservation at the global level and strict measures at the local level. Strict surveillance, quick response mechanism, technical surveillance, and stringent provisions like ‘shoot-at-site’ against poachers in some areas implemented by the Government of Assam effectively curbed poaching. Along with this, the participation of forest department personnel, volunteers and local communities is also being considered decisive.
Today, about 4,000 rhinos are found in Assam, of which about 3,000 are in Kaziranga National Park. According to conservation experts, the goal of zero hunting is made possible not just by enforcement, but also by a community-based conservation model, where local people are playing an active role in protecting wildlife.
However, experts also underline that constant vigilance is necessary to make this achievement sustainable. Challenges such as international trafficking networks, habitat pressure and human-wildlife conflict still exist. Despite this, the record of zero poaching in 2025 is a strong signal for Assam that effective protection of threatened species is possible with consistent policy, strong action and collective efforts.
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