Assam's Kaziranga National Park Sees Record Tourist Influx Boosting Local Economy

KAZIRANGA: The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam has set a new record with 406,564 visitors in the fiscal year 2024-25. The total comprises 17,693 foreign tourists, with the number of visitors showing a four-fold increase compared to the last ten years and making Kaziranga one of the top worldwide wildlife destinations.

The rise in tourism is clear from the figures, with numbers growing from 132,930 in 2014-15 to 406,564 in 2024-25. Significantly, foreign tourists currently make up around 4.5% of total visitors, showing the park's growing international popularity.

The surge in tourism has significantly benefited the local economy, with projected revenue for 2024-25 estimated at Rs. 10.90 crore, a substantial increase from Rs. 2.85 crore in 2014-15. This influx has stimulated local businesses, enhancing activity in shops, restaurants, and accommodations in surrounding villages.

Kaziranga's status has been further boosted by the visits of high-profile personalities, such as Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made history as the first Indian Prime Minister to pay a visit to the park since its declaration as a National Park in 1974. Moreover, The New York Times has listed Kaziranga as a "Must-See" world destination.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Assam government is encouraging green tourism projects such as incentives for electric safari vehicles to promote sustainable development and conservation in the state.

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