Guwahati, June 8 -- In a major step towards securing the future of Assam's endangered grassland ecosystems, the State's first dedicated grass nursery was inaugurated at Bansbari Range of Manas National Park.

Developed over an area of approximately 1 hectare (7.5 bigha) with financial support from State CAMPA, the nursery will serve as a long-term seed source for grassland restoration and expansion across Manas and other protected areas of Assam.

The nursery was inaugurated by Vinay Gupta, IFS, PCCF (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam on Sunday, in the presence of Suman Mohapatra, IFS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, H Rajamohan, IFS, Field Director, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (Uttar Pradesh), C Ramesh, IFS, Field Dire...