Guwahati, Aug. 17 -- The Board of Directors of the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park in Assam has decided to award a monthly fellowship of Rs 10,000 to veteran wildlife rescuer Manoj Gogoi. The fellowship recognizes his long-standing work in rescuing and rehabilitating injured wild animals.

The board stated that the fellowship would continue "as long as the Orchid Park exists and as long as Manoj continues his rescue and treatment of wildlife." Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi confirmed the announcement in a social media post on Sunday evening.

According to the official resolution, Manoj Gogoi-described as a committed nature conservationist and wildlife rescuer-will receive the fellowship beginning immediately. The resolution not...