Kaziranga National Park Eco-Sensitive Zone Debate Intensifies

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Assam government proposed reducing the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km, sparking debate. While a 10-km zone was widely discussed, it was never formally notified. The Supreme Court previously mandated a minimum 1-km ESZ. This reduction raises concerns about protecting wildlife that moves beyond park boundaries and the broader landscape's connectivity, impacting infrastructure development.