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APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 25/09/2025

For APSC CCE and other Assam Competitive examinations aspirants, practicing Daily Answer Writing is vital. This blog covers the most important Main question and its model Answer from the Assam Tribune today (25-09-2025).

📝 Model Answer

Q. “Eco-tourism in protected areas like Kaziranga National Park plays a dual role of conservation and livelihood support, but it also creates challenges. Critically discuss in the context of Assam.”
(GS Paper III – Environment & Conservation | GS Paper V – Assam-specific Ecology)

🔹 Introduction

Eco-tourism is promoted as a sustainable model of tourism that supports conservation while generating livelihood opportunities. Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (KNP), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the one-horned rhinoceros, recently reopened its Bagori Range after the monsoon closure. This highlights the importance of regulated eco-tourism for both wildlife protection and community well-being.

🔹 Body

1️⃣ Significance of Eco-tourism in Kaziranga

Biodiversity Conservation – Revenue from tourism funds anti-poaching units, highland construction for floods, and habitat management.
Livelihoods & Local Economy – Jeep safari operators, guides, hotels, and local handicrafts benefit; eco-tourism sustains thousands of families.
Awareness & Education – Visitors develop appreciation for rhino and wetland ecosystems, building support for conservation.
Cultural Diplomacy – Rhino as a cultural icon strengthens Assam’s identity globally.

2️⃣ Challenges & Concerns

Over-tourism Pressure – Excessive jeeps in Bagori and Kohora Ranges cause noise pollution and disturb animals.
Habitat Stress – Tourism infrastructure (roads, lodges) fragments ecosystems.
Seasonal Disturbance – Tourism coincides with post-flood recovery, stressing wildlife.
Poaching Risks – Higher human presence may provide cover for wildlife crime networks.
Climate Change Factor – Increasing floods and erosion reduce habitat resilience, making eco-tourism riskier.

3️⃣ Government & Judicial Measures

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 – Provides legal framework.
Project Rhino & Assam Rhino Vision 2020 – Rhino conservation plans.
Drone Surveillance & Smart Fencing – Technology in anti-poaching.
Judicial Oversight – Gauhati HC orders against encroachment and unregulated tourism.
Eco-tourism Policy (Assam) – Encourages sustainable models with community participation.

4️⃣ Way Forward

Regulated Tourism – Cap safari vehicles; introduce electric jeeps.
Community-Based Management – Greater role for fringe villages in profit-sharing and protection.
Habitat Corridors – Expand connectivity to Karbi Anglong hills to ease flood-driven migration.
Green Infrastructure – Eco-lodges, plastic-free zones, renewable-powered facilities.
Climate Adaptation – Integrate Kaziranga into Assam’s State Climate Resilience Fund (SCRF).

🔹 Conclusion

Eco-tourism in Kaziranga exemplifies the conservation–livelihood nexus. While it offers vital economic and awareness benefits, unregulated growth risks undermining the very biodiversity it seeks to protect. A balanced model, rooted in sustainability, community partnership, and climate resilience, can make Kaziranga not only the pride of Assam but also a global model for eco-tourism governance.sam a pioneer in climate adaptation governance in India’s Northeast.

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