Part of: Prelims and GS-III – Biodiversity; Environment
Context A swallowtail butterfly carrying ‘India’ in its name will become the State butterfly of Arunachal Pradesh.
The butterfly is also known as Kaiser-i-Hind.
Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 declaration
The State Cabinet also adopted the Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 declaration on climate change-resilient and responsive Arunachal Pradesh aimed at lowering emissions and sustainable development.
About Kaiser-i-Hind
Kaiser-i-Hind ( Teinopalpus imperialis ) literally means Emperor of India.
This butterfly with a 90-120 mm wingspan is found in six States along the eastern Himalayas at elevations from 6,000-10,000 feet in well-wooded terrain.
Countries: The butterfly also flutters in Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and southern China.
Protection: It is protected under Schedule II of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
Threats: It is hunted for supply to butterfly collectors.
The species is confined to very few pockets of Arunachal Pradesh and could become extinct if not conserved
Implication of the tag: The State butterfly tag can translate into its habitat conservation
About Pakke Tiger Reserve
It is also known as Pakhui Tiger Reserve.
It is located in Arunachal Pradesh
Falls within the Eastern Himalaya Biodiversity Hotspot.
Known for its amazing sightings of four resident hornbill species.
This Tiger Reserve has won India Biodiversity Award 2016 in the category of ‘Conservation of threatened species’ for its Hornbill Nest Adoption Programme.
It is bounded by Bhareli or Kameng River in the west and north, and by Pakke River in the east. It is surrounded by contiguous forests on most sides.
