In the floodplains of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is shaped as much by water, roads, and policy as by wildlife. Within this shifting landscape, a unit of young women forest guards — known locally as the Van Durgas — carry out the daily work of protection. Their responsibilities span patrol, communication, and emergency response across terrains that change with each season. Moving through grasslands, floodwaters, and remote camps, their labour is continuous and often unseen.


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