Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam gets CA|TS Approved status
Why in the news
On 8 October 2026, officials announced that Assam’s Nameri Tiger Reserve has earned ‘CA|TS Approved’ status under the Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards framework, a global benchmark for tiger reserve management.
Key facts
- Status: ‘CA|TS Approved’, granted on 10 September 2026 after the reserve met the required norms.
- Approved by: the CA|TS International Executive Committee, following an assessment.
- Location: northern part of Sonitpur district, Assam.
- Area: 464 sq km in total, with a core area of 200 sq km.
- Field director: Piraisoodan B confirmed the date of the award.
- With Nameri, all four tiger reserves of Assam are now CA|TS Approved.
| Assam tiger reserves with CA|TS Approved status |
|---|
| Kaziranga |
| Manas |
| Orang |
| Nameri (latest) |
About CA|TS
Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards is a globally recognised accreditation tool for judging how well tiger reserves are managed. Its assessment covers wildlife protection, habitat management, monitoring, administration and community participation. Reserves that meet its standards are declared ‘CA|TS Approved’.
Exam angle
- Nameri is in Sonitpur district; it is Assam’s fourth CA|TS reserve.
- Remember the other three: Kaziranga, Manas and Orang.
- Know the assessing body: CA|TS International Executive Committee.