Marigaon, Feb. 12 -- In the ongoing tourist season, Assam has witnessed a major rise in the tourist footfall in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, when compared to other years. As per the officials, in the present season, around 23,000 tourists have visited the wildlife sanctuary which is situated in the Morigaon district. These tourists include both Indian visitors as well as foreigners.

As per Pranjal Baruah, who is the Forest Range Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, there has been a 15 per cent increase in the total revenue collection as compared to other year. Baruah added that the administration has planned a boat safari for the tourists. The boat safari is open until May 15, but it will depend totally upon the weather whether it wil...