Guwahati, June 29 -- Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday met internationally acclaimed wildlife conservationist Dr Purnima Devi Barman to discuss ongoing efforts towards the conservation of the Greater Adjutant Stork (Hargila) and explore measures to further strengthen wildlife conservation initiatives in the state.

The meeting has come a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Mann Ki Baat programme, lauded Dr. Barman's pioneering work in conserving the endangered Hargila and acknowledged her remarkable efforts in transforming public perception by challenging long-held superstitions and negative beliefs associated with the bird, according to a release.

During the interaction, Dr Barman briefed the Assam Fores...