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India’s Rhino Count Revealed on World Rhino Day 2026 – State‑wise Breakdown
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 08:31 AM
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On World Rhino Day 2026, officials released the latest figures on India’s rhino population, detailing numbers for each state.
World Rhino Day 2026 was marked by the publication of the most recent data on the country’s rhino population. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change released a state‑wise breakdown that shows how the endangered species are distributed across India’s protected areas.
The report indicates that the total rhino count in India remains at several hundred individuals, with the majority concentrated in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, followed by smaller populations in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The data also highlights modest gains in a few states, while other regions report stable numbers.
Conservation experts welcomed the transparency of the figures, noting that accurate, state‑level data are essential for targeted protection measures and future breeding programmes. The release is expected to guide funding allocations and reinforce collaborative efforts among state wildlife departments.
The report indicates that the total rhino count in India remains at several hundred individuals, with the majority concentrated in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, followed by smaller populations in Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The data also highlights modest gains in a few states, while other regions report stable numbers.
Conservation experts welcomed the transparency of the figures, noting that accurate, state‑level data are essential for targeted protection measures and future breeding programmes. The release is expected to guide funding allocations and reinforce collaborative efforts among state wildlife departments.