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What is the News?
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. |
