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For the first time, Arunachal Pradesh’s cabinet meeting was held outside the State capital Itanagar. It was held at Pakke Tiger Reserve. During that, Arunachal Pradesh’s Cabinet approved Kaiser-i-Hind as the State butterfly of Arunachal Pradesh and adopted Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 declaration.
About Kaiser-i-Hind
Kaiser-i-Hind (Teinopalpus imperialis) literally means Emperor of India.
Conservation status:
- IUCN Status: Near Threatened
- CITES: Appendix II
- Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972: Schedule II.
Habitat: The Butterfly is found in Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and southern China.
In India, it is found in six states along the eastern Himalayas at elevations from 6,000-10,000 feet in well-wooded terrain.
Vegetation: It flies high in the canopy of broad-leaved temperate evergreen forests.
Indicator Species: The presence of this butterfly indicates the existence of a good forest ecosystem.
| Note: Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 declaration focus on climate change-resilient and responsive Arunachal Pradesh. The declaration is aimed at lowering emissions and sustainable development. |
