History: Green Warriors
Kaziranga National Park Centenary Celebration
Contribution of Some of the Luminaries towards conservation in Kaziranga.
This section has been devoted to highlight the tireless efforts and sacrifices of countless people who have made the Kaziranga National Park an unparalleled saga of a true
wildlife conservation success of the century.
The names are listed in two categories, first all those who made the Kaziranga National Park actually happen, largely contributed during the early days of its constitution and
formation. Then a
List of Personnel & Staff who have either died or been severely injured while on duty.
Acknowledgement is also made of all staff of the National Park, including the Domestic Elephants, who have contributed towards this saga of success. Acknowledgement
is also due to all the local people, village communities on the fringe, who have contributed immensely to the cause of conservation.
The names of those who scripted history during the early period of the Kaziranga National Park is given below:-
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B. Fuller |
Chief Commissioner, Assam, who suggested establishing an asylum for rhinos
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1902 |
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J. C. Arbuthnot |
The pioneer who expressed concern on declining animal population in Kaziranga
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1902 |
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Major Gurdon |
He surveyed the area for the proposed reserve forest of kaziranga and prepared the trace map of the area
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1903 |
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Balaram Hazarika |
Also known Nigona Shikari. He was the guide mahout during the visit of Lady Curzon, and it was him who motivated her to stop the sahibs from killing rhinos. His grandson, Sri Bapiram Hazarika was honoured along with Nicholas Moszley, 3rd Baron of Ravensdale during the
Kaziranga Centenary Celebrations in 2005
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1905 |
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Lady Curzon |
Whose maiden visit to Kaziranga and legendary love for wildlife helped the birth of Kaziranga conservation saga
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1905 |
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H Carter |
Conservator of Forests, Eastern Assam. Banned hunting etc.
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1908 |
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Major A. Playfair |
Forest Settlement Officer & DC, Sibsagar
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1913 |
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W. F. L. Totton |
Conservator of Forests, Eastern Assam. Declared the Kaziranga RF as Game Sanctuary
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1916 |
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A. J. W. Milroy |
He opened the Kaziranga Game Sanctuary for visitors (See images of heritage Guests Books of Kaziranga, and Visitors' Whos Who here)
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1938 |
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Mahi Chandra Miri |
1st Indian officer in Kaziranga, and joined Kaziranga as Extra Assistant Conservator of Forests in 1934
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1938 |
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E. P. Gee |
He put the Kaziranga on the world map, and was the first to enter Kaziranga as visitor, and pressed for rhino census. (See here his comments)
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1939 |
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Rustom Phirozsha |
First to take aerial photography of Kaziranga
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1949 |
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P. D. Stracey |
Ordered the Game Sanctuary to be named as Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary
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1950 |
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Padmashri Dr. Robin Banerjee |
His movie called “Kaziranga” was of international acclaim, which was also the first movie on Kaziranga |
1961 |
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J. Juan Spillet |
He conducted the 1st animal census
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1966 |
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P. Barua |
Chief Conservator of Forests. Initiated the process of declaring Kaziranga as a National Park
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1968 |
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... and the many,
often barefoot unsung heroes, the staff, the staff Elephants,
and the people of Assam. |
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