APSC Answer Writing (Daily) based on Assam Tribune – 06/10/2025
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 (06-10-2025).
📝 Model Answer
Q. The reopening of Kaziranga National Park after annual floods reflects the delicate balance between conservation and community livelihood. Discuss how sustainable eco-tourism can support biodiversity preservation and economic resilience in Assam.
(GS Paper III – Environment | GS Paper V – Assam-specific)
🔹 Introduction
Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to two-thirds of the world’s one-horned rhinoceroses, is both an ecological treasure and a livelihood source for thousands in Assam. The reopening of the Bagori Range in October 2025 after flood rehabilitation exemplifies how nature, conservation, and tourism coexist in a dynamic floodplain ecosystem shaped by the Brahmaputra.
🔹 Body
1️⃣ Significance of Kaziranga’s Reopening
- Ecological Renewal: Annual monsoon floods replenish wetlands and grasslands crucial for rhinos, elephants, and swamp deer.
- Economic Recovery: Tourism sustains over 10,000 local livelihoods — from jeep drivers to homestay operators and craft sellers.
- Cultural Identity: Serves as a global symbol of Assam’s natural heritage and eco-consciousness.
- Conservation Awareness: Visitor education fosters empathy and citizen support for wildlife protection.
2️⃣ Challenges in Balancing Tourism & Conservation
| Challenge | Description |
| Overcrowding | Excessive vehicle safaris disturb animal movement and breeding. |
| Pollution | Plastic waste and noise pollution threaten fragile habitats. |
| Human–Wildlife Conflict | Fringe villages face crop loss and safety issues due to animal movement. |
| Flood Damage | Recurrent floods erode soil, destroy roads and tourism infrastructure. |
| Poaching Risk | Despite progress, rhino horn trade networks remain active. |
3️⃣ Government & Institutional Measures
- Kaziranga Landscape Management Plan (2022–2032) – integrated habitat and corridor management.
- Smart Patrolling (STPF): Drone, GPS and e-surveillance towers for anti-poaching.
- Community-based Eco-tourism Projects: Homestays in Kohora and Bagori managed by local SHGs.
- Project Rhino (Assam): Unified anti-poaching and habitat restoration programme.
- Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong Landscape Corridors: Ensuring animal migration routes remain open during floods.
4️⃣ Path to Sustainable Eco-Tourism
- Carrying Capacity Regulation: Limit safari permits; encourage off-peak tourism.
- Revenue Sharing: 20–30% of tourism proceeds to be allocated for village welfare funds.
- Eco-certification: Mandate green standards for hotels, lodges, and vehicles.
- Alternative Experiences: Promote guided walking trails, birdwatching, and community festivals.
- Disaster Preparedness: Build flood-resilient infrastructure using elevated walkways and bamboo architecture.
- Technology Integration: Use AI and drones for crowd management and wildlife monitoring.
🔹 Conclusion
Kaziranga’s reopening after annual floods is a story of resilience and renewal. It highlights Assam’s capacity to harmonize ecological preservation with human welfare. Sustainable eco-tourism — rooted in community participation, scientific management, and environmental ethics — can transform Kaziranga into a model of inclusive conservation and a cornerstone of Assam’s green economy vision.
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