Guwahati, June 27 -- Despite persistent efforts in conservation, Assam's national parks and protected areas have received a "Fair" rating in the latest Management Effectiveness Evaluation (MEE) conducted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the 2020-2025 cycle.

This assessment suggests that current management practices in the state are not performing as effectively as desired.

Assam scored 53.50%, placing it in the "Fair" category alongside neighboring Arunachal Pradesh (54.57%), Manipur (47.32%), and Mizoram (55.99%). This indicates a regional trend where many northeastern states are grappling with similar challenges in wildlife management.

In contrast, four other northeastern states achieved a "Good" ra...