Assam reduces Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone to 1 km
Summary
- The Assam government has reduced the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga to 1 km from the default 10 km.
- The decision aims to protect the interests of people living in populated areas surrounding the national park.
- Retaining the 10-km ESZ could have affected several inhabited areas, according to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Key Facts
- · Kaziranga National Park
- · Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)
- · Default ESZ distance: 10 km
- · Reduced ESZ distance: 1 km
Why it matters
The reduction of the ESZ around Kaziranga has significant implications for the conservation of the national park's ecosystem and the livelihoods of people living in surrounding areas.
#Kaziranga National Park#Eco-Sensitive Zone#Wildlife Conservation#Assam