From Bhupen Goswami
Guwahati: President Draupadi Murmu arrives in Assam on a three-day visit. Today, Murmu inaugurated the Gaj Utsav-2023 at Kaziranga National Park. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that there is a very sacred relationship between nature and humanity. The culture of respecting nature has been the identity of our country. Nature and culture in India have been linked to each other and have been receiving nutrition from each other. Elephants are the most respected in our tradition. It has been considered a symbol of prosperity. It is the national heritage animal of India. Therefore, protecting elephants is an important part of our national responsibility to preserve our national heritage.
Murmu said that if we think deeply, it is clear that the work which is beneficial for nature and animals and birds is also in the interest of humanity. “Project Elephant, sponsored by the Government of India, completes 30 years. I am very happy to inaugurate Gajotsav-23. The main objectives of this project are to protect elephants, maintain their natural habitat and keep the elephant corridor barrier-free. At the same time, solving the problems related to the conflict between humans and elephants is also the goal and challenge of this project. All these objectives are interlinked. The conflict between humans and elephants has been an issue for centuries, she said.
