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Assam Notifies Borail as New Wildlife Sanctuary.

Environment | Dated: 27 Feb 2026

The Assam government has officially notified the Borail hills region in the Dima Hasao district as a new Wildlife Sanctuary. The pristine landscape is known for its dense tropical forests, rare orchids, and diverse primate species, including the Hoolock Gibbon.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • It becomes the 20th Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam.
  • The sanctuary covers an area of over 300 square kilometers.
  • It is a crucial watershed for several rivers flowing into the Barak Valley.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Sanctuary: Borail.
  • State: Assam.
  • Focus: Hoolock Gibbon.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which state recently notified the Borail hills region as a new Wildlife Sanctuary to protect the Hoolock Gibbon?

Correct Answer: Assam

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Assam

  • Capital - Dispur
  • National Parks - Kaziranga, Manas (among others)