Sangai in its habitat, the floating meadows
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Securing existing population in Keibul Lamjao National Park
Capacity building of frontline staff
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Cultural significance of Sangai
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The existing population of Sangai is being secured through integrated management plan, implemented by the Manipur Forest Department. Integrated management plan involves continuous habitat management strategies, habitat and population monitoring, enhanced patrolling strategies, genetic studies and involvement of local communities and different stakeholders at KLNP.
1. State forest department's interest.
2. Sangai is an important cultural symbol in Manipur, and hence is considered as pride of Manipur, by local people and Government of Manipur.
3. Supportive Government of India, which provides funding and other support.
1. Rigorous field work is critical for identification of habitat requirement of Sangai, and other related aspects of population management.
2. Continuous monitoring ensues long term success.