Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Dr. Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga National Park, became the first Indian recipient of the WCPA-Kenton Miller Award at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The award, established in 2006, is presented biennially by the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) to recognise innovative contributions to the sustainability and management of national parks and protected areas. Dr. Ghosh’s leadership and initiatives at Kaziranga National Park have enhanced biodiversity conservation, park management, and community engagement, reflecting global standards in environmental stewardship and making India proud on the international conservation stage.