Protecting Nature: New Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Great Himalayan National Park

The Ministry of Environment declared a 326.69 sq km area around the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh as an eco-sensitive zone. This aims to protect the biodiversity and regulate activities around the park. The notification invites public comments and prohibits industrial operations within the zone.

The Ministry of Environment has taken a significant step to safeguard biodiversity by declaring a vast region surrounding the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh as an eco-sensitive zone.

This newly designated zone spans 326.69 square kilometers and is designed to manage human activities and offer 'shock absorbers' for the protected area.

The ministry's draft notification seeks public opinion over the next 60 days and prohibits industrial activities within the zone to preserve its rich biodiversity and ecological balance.