Guwahati: In an effort to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation, Aaranyak, a biodiversity conservation organization, partnered with Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNP & TR) and Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve (ONP & TR) to organize a 160-km bicycle rally. The two-day event, supported by the UK-based David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, commenced at Kaziranga Park and concluded at Orang Park.
The “Ride for Conservation” bicycle rally featured a team of eight cyclists from the Bokakhat Range of the rhino sanctuary KNP & TR. The rally began on May 19 and finished on May 21, aiming to promote wildlife conservation and physical well-being.
Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Director of KNP & TR, flagged off the rally amidst the presence of numerous dignitaries. Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve shared the event on the social platform X, stating, “Ride for Conservation cycling expedition from Kaziranga to Orang was flagged off today! This initiative promotes wildlife conservation and physical well-being. Kudos to @aaranyak for their support in making this journey possible. Together, we pedal for a greener future!”
Led by Arif Hussain, Manager of Aaranyak’s Rhino Research and Conservation Division (RRCD), the cyclists also conducted rhino conservation outreach campaigns at two schools along their route.
Upon reaching Orang, the cyclists were welcomed by the Divisional Forest Officer of Mangaldai Wildlife Division and the Director of Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve, Pradipta Baruah. The DFO Mangaldai Wildlife Division posted on X, “Ride for Conservation, a cycle Rally from Kaziranga NP & TR to Orang NP & TR and Awareness campaign on ‘Save Rhino,’ ‘Save Tiger,’ ‘Save Nature.’ Let’s pledge to protect our nature & secure our future.”
The All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) felicitated the participants at Silbori High School ground, in the presence of local residents. Aaranyak’s Senior Manager Dr. Debo Kumar Dutta and Forest Ranger of Orang Park Dibyajoti Deori also attended the event.
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Following the rally, an awareness meeting was held at Ballav Bhai Patel Higher Secondary School in Kaupati, where participants engaged with students about the importance of preserving Orang National Park and its inhabitants, including Rhinos and Tigers.
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