Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma indicated the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve may be fixed at a minimum of 1 km instead of the default 10 km
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Why is Kaziranga’s Eco-Sensitive Zone in focus? | Explained
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proposed reducing the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) buffer around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve from the default 10 km to a minimum of 1 km, sparking controversy. This move could impact wildlife corridors, human-wildlife conflict, and conservation efforts in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision relates to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and Supreme Court guidelines on ESZs, making it highly relevant for environment and governance sections in competitive exams.
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Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Assam, known for the Indian one-horned rhinoceros
Eco-Sensitive Zones are notified under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to regulate activities around protected areas
The Supreme Court in 2022 directed that ESZs of at least 1 km be maintained around all protected forests and national parks
The proposal has raised concerns among environmentalists about increased human-wildlife conflict and fragmentation of wildlife corridors
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