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MMES is a Community based Conservation & Ecotourism Organisation working with Forest Dept BTC.

A legally registered society under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, dealling on community based Conservation & Ecotourism.The Society is consists of ABSU workers, Ex-poachers, Ex-timber fellers, former BLT cadres and local community of the fringe area of Manas.

12/10/2026

Today,MMES Conservation Volunteers Repair Community Solar Fencing and Boundary Road
Manas, Assam | 12 October 2026
Today, conservation volunteers of the Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) undertook voluntary repair work on approximately 2 km of community solar fencing from Hewali to Fota Nala to strengthen measures for reducing human–elephant conflict in the Manas landscape.
Alongside the solar fencing repair, the volunteers also cleared the forest and revenue village boundary road in the same area to improve accessibility and support conservation and community protection activities.
In another important development, WWF-India replaced the Solar Electric Fence Energizer and installed at Koklabari Beat Office, which had been damaged approximately one year ago. The replacement is expected to strengthen efforts to manage human–elephant interactions and support elephant conservation in the surrounding communities.

10/10/2026

Nalbari, 10 October 2026: The Zonal Human–Wildlife Conflict Risk Reduction Planning Meeting (Sl. No. VIII), covering the districts of Baksa, Tamulpur and Nalbari, was held today at the Nalbari Convention Centre under the chairmanship of the Hon’ble Forest Minister of Assam Sjt.Jayanta Mallah Baruah.The meeting brought together the Forest EM of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), other Executive Members (EMs), MLAs, the CHD BTC Forest Deptt.cum FD Manas,Divisional Forest Officers (DFOs), Range Officers, representatives of NGOs, Eco-Development Committees (EDCs) and Gaonburhas from the concerned districts. Participants discussed the challenges associated with human–wildlife conflict and shared their experiences, concerns and suggestions for effective mitigation measures.
The Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) also participated in the meeting and shared its perspectives on practical, short-term and long-term measures to reduce human–wildlife conflict. The discussion highlighted the importance of community participation, public awareness, improved coordination between forest officials and local communities, timely response to wildlife-related incidents, and sustainable conservation practices.
MMES emphasised that effective conflict reduction requires a collaborative approach involving forest authorities, local communities, NGOs, EDCs and village-level institutions. Alongside immediate measures to address conflict situations, long-term strategies should focus on habitat conservation, protection of wildlife corridors, community engagement and promoting coexistence between people and wildlife.
The meeting provided an important platform for stakeholders from Baksa, Tamulpur and Nalbari to exchange ideas and contribute to the development of a coordinated strategy for reducing human–wildlife conflict while ensuring the safety and livelihoods of local communities and the conservation of wildlife.
Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) reaffirmed its commitment to community-based wildlife conservation and collaborative efforts towards peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife.

08/10/2026

Wokha, Nagaland, 7 October 2026: The Project Manager of the Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) participated as an invited Resource Person in the Wildlife Week Observation Programme held at Doyang Beat Office under Wokha Forest Division, Nagaland, on 7 October 2026.
During the workshop, the MMES Project Manager shared the experience of community-based wildlife conservation in Manas, highlighting the important role played by local communities, particularly the Bodo community, in protecting wildlife and supporting conservation initiatives.
As part of the programme agenda, he delivered a lecture on “Wildlife Conservation and Elephant Behaviour,” focusing on the importance of understanding wildlife behaviour, community participation and coexistence between people and wildlife.
The Forest Department personnel and other guests attending the programme appreciated the conservation experiences shared from Manas and expressed their admiration for the local Bodo community’s contribution towards wildlife conservation and protection.
The programme provided an important platform for sharing experiences and strengthening community-based approaches to wildlife conservation between Manas in Assam and Wokha Forest Division in Nagaland.

06/10/2026

This respiratory preserves a historic series of activity Photographs shared by Dr.Anwardhin Chwodhury, who served as the Deputy Commissioner of Baksa from 2005 to 2007.This record document critical field operations. MMES initiatives and wildlife Conservation milestone from early development years of District.This collaboration is digitally archived to ensure long term accessibility, research availability,and the permanent preservation of Manas Conservation history.(Photo Caption: The photograph captures the handing over of 30 illegal arms to the District Commissioner (DC), Superintendent of Police (SP), and Range Officer (RO), Bhuyanpara,Manas at the DC Office, Barama. The Photo also included a discussion law & order with the DC regarding the hosting of the Centenary Celebration of Manas National Park, commemorating 100 years of Manas in 2006)

03/10/2026

Manas, 2 October 2026: With the verbal permission of the Addl. PCCF, Bodoland Forest Department-cum-Field Director, Manas Tiger Project, and in coordination with the Range Officer, Bhuyanpara Range, Manas, members of the Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) today voluntarily undertook repair work on the Hewali–Daimari patrolling-cum-safari road, covering approximately 18 km.
The road repair work was carried out in connection with the Indian Wildlife Week observation and the reopening of tourist entry to Manas National Park for the 2026–27 tourist season.
The initiative is aimed at improving the road condition for forest patrolling, wildlife protection and safari tourism, while ensuring better accessibility for tourists visiting the Manas landscape during the new tourism season.
MMES members expressed their continued commitment to supporting the Forest Department in conservation, wildlife protection and responsible ecotourism in and around Manas National Park.

30/09/2026

The Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) participated today in two important state-level meetings held in Guwahati on key environmental and conservation issues.
The first meeting was the 29th Review Meeting of State CAMPA, held at Aranyak Bhawan, Panjabari, Guwahati by 11:30 AM. The meeting was chaired by the Shri Sandeep Kumar, IFS , Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force, Assam. and convened under the leadership of CEO, State CAMPA, Dr. S. N. Singh, IFS.
The second meeting, focusing on reducing human-elephant conflict, was organised by ASTEC at Bigyan Bhawan, G.S. Road, Guwahati by 01:30 pm.The meeting was chaired by the Secretary, Science & Technology, Government of Assam, Mr. Pallav Gopal Jha, IAS, under the convenorship of Director, ASTEC, Dr. Joidev Baruah.
Representatives from various government departments, along with eminent NGOs and other stakeholders, participated in both meetings. Participants shared important issues, field-level experiences and possible solutions aimed at strengthening conservation efforts, addressing human-wildlife conflict and promoting sustainable environmental management in Assam.
MMES also shared its field experiences and perspectives during the discussions and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting collaborative conservation initiatives in the state.

28/09/2026

The Kanchanjunga Tourism Festival 2026 is being organised by the Association for Conservation & Tourism (ACT), in collaboration with the Gorkha Autonomous Council, with various activities from 25th to 27th September 2026.
MMES is also participating in the festival and sharing its years of experience in community-based conservation, ecotourism, and sustainable tourism at Manas Tiger Project with visitors at the exhibition centre at City Centre, Siliguri.
As part of the programme, MMES is also observe World Tourism Day on 27th September 2026 along with various stakeholders and representatives of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from Nepal, Bhutan, Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC). The event provides an important platform for sharing experiences, strengthening regional cooperation, and promoting community-led tourism and conservation.

24/09/2026

Today, volunteers of the Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES) successfully rescued a 10-foot-long Burmese Python that was found consuming a domestic duck at the residence of Sri Birkhang Boro, S/O Babin Boro, at North Khamardwisa village under Simla Police Station, Baksa.
The python was safely rescued by the MMES volunteers and subsequently released into a suitable natural habitat. The rescue reflects the importance of community participation in wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.

23/09/2026

Today, Manas Tiger Project organised a two-day Nature Guide Training Programme at Smiling Tusker Tourist Camp. The training covered basic bird identification, an overview of Manas, mammals and forest types, hospitality, and marketing in the ecotourism industry, along with orientation and practical sessions in the jungle.
Sri Rustam Basumatary, Nature Guide-cum-Tourist Coordinator of Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES), also joined the programme as a Resource Person, along with other MMES members. The programme provided participants with practical knowledge and skills to enhance nature interpretation, visitor management and community-based ecotourism in the Manas landscape.

22/09/2026

Bhunyanpara, 22 September 2026: World Rhino Day was observed today at Bhunyanpara Range under the initiative of the Bhunyanpara Range Office, with support from WWF-India, Manas Landscape.
The programme was attended by members of the Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society (MMES), with MMES participating as a Guest Speaker. During the programme, MMES highlighted the aims, responsibilities and roles of Eco-Development Committees (EDCs) in community participation, wildlife conservation and protection of the surrounding forest landscape.
The programme was attended by the President, Secretary and members of various EDCs under Bhunyanpara Range, along with forest personnel. The participants discussed the importance of community involvement and collective efforts for wildlife conservation and protection of the rhino and its habitat.
The programme concluded with a renewed commitment towards strengthening cooperation among the Forest Department, EDCs, conservation organisations and local communities for effective wildlife conservation.

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NH-127(A), Lwkhibazar, Manas National Park
Gauhati
781330

Telephone

+917002479538

Website

http://www.maozigendri.org/

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