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In Sikkim, presently, 8 Protected Areas which comprises of 1 National Park and 7 Wildlife Sanctuaries that covers almost 31 per cent of the total geographical area of the state. 1 Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary 2 Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary 3 Kyongnosla Alpine Sanctuary ... 4 Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary 5 Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary 6 Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary 7 Khangchendzonga National Park 8 Kitam Bird Sanctuary

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On 14 th  November, 2012, a new law was enacted, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which brought in major changes in the law related to sexual violence, as far as children below 18 years are concerned. The aims and objectives of this Act were: ·           To secure a child’s right to safety, security and protection from sexual abuse. ·           To protect children from inducement or coercion to sexual activity ·           To prevent exploitative use of children in prostitution and generation of pornographic material. ·           To provide a comprehensive legislation to safeguard the interest of a child at every stage - reporting, recording of evidence, investigation and trial of offences. ·           To provide for establishment of special courts for sensitive and speedy trial   It made the law gender neutral and brought within its purview sexual assault of both girls and boys below the age of 18 years. It also wid

New Series Estimates of National Income, Consumption Expenditure, Saving and Capital Formation (Base Year 2011-12) The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation has released the new series of national accounts, revising the base year from 2004-05 to 2011-12. The base year of national accounts was last revised in January 2010.   2.         Base year revisions differ from annual revisions in National Accounts primarily because of nature of changes. In annual revisions, changes are made only on the basis of updated data becoming available without making any changes in the conceptual framework or using any new data source, to ensure strict comparison over years. In case of base year revisions, apart from a shift in the reference year for measuring the real growth, conceptual changes, as recommended by the international guidelines, are incorporated.  Further, statistical changes like revisions in the methodology of compilation, adoption of latest class

     . Mouling National Park is situated in Upper Siang District under Jengging sub-division. It is spread over an area of 483 Sq. Km. Many types of plant species, wild animals and birds are found in large numbers.  Reproduction of white feathered wild duck is taken up here.  Clouded Bear and deer is also found here.     Namdapha National Park Located in the Changlang district, Namdapha is famous for its wild life sanctury,  which has been declared as a national park. wide range of altitudes from 200 mtrs. to 4,500 mtrs. The park largely inaccessible, has diverse habitats and flora and fauna that are typical  of this area. The majestic gaur or mithun, elephant, Himalayan black bear, takin, the wild goat peculiar to the Patkoi range, musk deer, slow loris, binturong  and the red panda are all found here. The predators include the tiger, leopard, the rare snow leopard and clouded leopard in the higher reaches of the hills. The white winged w

Previous Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuaries   A Sanctuary of only 26.22 sq. kms. area, situated on the foothills of Himalayas bordering Bhutan in the north, is an ideal bhabar tract. The Sanctuary was constituted especially for the protection and conservation of Hispid Hare and Pigmy Hog.                     Pabitora Wildlife Sanctuaries   The Sanctuary harbours the world’s highest density of One horned Rhinoceros, located in Morigaon district, but close to Guwahati City. The habitat comprises of Assam alluvial grassland with hilly forests for an area of 38.81 sq. kms. This is also an Important Bird Area. Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuaries   Located in the western boundary of Guwahati city, Deepar Beel Sanctuary is the only Ramsar Site in the State. It is a picturesque wetland of 4.14 sq. kms.       170 species of Birds - 2 Critically Endangered, 1 Endangered, 5 Vulnerabl

      ASSAM’S RICH BIO-DIVERSITY Biodiversity refers to the variety of life forms at all levels of organization, from gene through species to higher taxonomic forms and also includes the variety of ecosystems and habitats as well the processes occurring therein. Biodiversity is fundamental to the fulfillment of human needs - a biodiversity rich region offers wide options and opportunities for sustaining human welfare including adoption to changes. India is one of the 17 Megabiodiverse countries in the world and accounts for 7-8 % of the recorded species. The State of Assam is a constituent unit of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Region; one of the two biodiversity “Hot Spots” in the country .The climatic condition and wide variety in physical features witnessed in Assam have resulted in a diversity of ecological habitats such as forests, grasslands ,wetlands, which har

      The oldest game reserve of the State just on the northern bank of river Brahmaputra with an area of 78.80 sq. kms. and an important breeding ground for varieties of Fishes.     Mammal : Rhinoceros, Tiger, Maljuria Elephants (male elephants in group), Hog Deer, Wild Pig, Civet Cat, Porcupine and Gangetic Dolphin. Birds : 222 species of Birds have so far been recorded, some of which are Spot Billed Pelican, White Pelican, Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Brahminy Duck, Pintail Duck, Bengal Florican(2nd.highest concentration) etc.   Reptiles : Indian Rock Python, Black Krait, King Cobra, Cobra, Monitor Lizard. Turtles : Seven species of Turtle and Tortoise.  

Nameri National Park   The Nameri National Park of 200 sq. kms. area is located in the Sonitpur district, bordering Arunachal Pradesh and it is also the core area of Nameri Tiger Reserve (344 Sq. Km.). One can enjoy rafting in the Jia Bhoroli river in the south-western boundary. What you expect to see Mammals : Tiger, Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Elephant, Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Hispid hare, Slow Loris, Capped Langur, Dhole, Sloth Bear, Burmese ferret Badger, Binturong etc. Birds : White Winged Wood duck, Palla’s fish-eagle, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Greater spotted Eagle, White ramped vulture, Longo billed vulture, Black bellied Term, Rufous–necked Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill, Great Pied Hornbill etc. Reptiles : Assam Roofed Turtle, Indian Soft Shell Turtle, Indian Flap Shell Turtle, Keeled Box Turtle, South East Asian Leaf Turtle, Common Blind Snake, Myanmarese Python, Indian Cobra, King Cobra,

It is a National Park as well as a Biosphere Reserve having an area of 340 sq. kms. in Tinsukia district. An unique habitat endemic to Dibru-Saikhowa only, a habitat which has undergone radical transformation after the great earthquake of 1950. The migratory birds are a major attraction. What you expect to see Mammals : 36 species of mammals have so far been recorded - Tiger, Elephant, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Bears, Small Indian Civet, Squirrels, Gangetic Dolphin, Slow Loris, Assamese Macaque, Rhesus Macaque, Capped Langur, Hoolock Gibbon, Wild Pigs, Sambar, Barking Deer, Water Buffalo, Feral Horses etc.   Birds : It is an identified Important Bird Area (IBA) having more than 382 species of Birds, some of which are Greater Adjutant Stork, Lesser Adjutant Stork, Greater Crested Grebe, Large Cormorant, Open bill Stork, Black necked Stork, Large Whistling Teal, Grey leg Goose, Grey-headed Fishing Eagle, Griffon Vulture, Ospr