Congress to protest proposed reduction of Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park
The Assam Congress announced a statewide 'padayatra' on August 29 to protest the proposed reduction of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park. The party views this move as a serious threat to wildlife, biodiversity, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The controversy stems from the Assam government's plan to propose reducing the buffer area from a default 10 km to between 1 km and 3 km. Opposition parties and environmental activists allege the reduction aims to facilitate mining and tourism activities in the forest area and Karbi Anglong hills.
Key Points
- Assam Congress will hold a statewide 'padayatra' to protest the proposed reduction of Kaziranga National Park's ESZ.
- The party views the ESZ reduction as a threat to wildlife, biodiversity, and the World Heritage Site.
- The Assam government plans to reduce the ESZ buffer area from 10 km to between 1 km and 3 km.
- Critics allege the reduction is aimed at facilitating mining and tourism activities.
Exam Facts
- The protest 'padayatra' is scheduled for August 29.
- Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The proposed ESZ reduction is from a default 10 km to between 1 km and 3 km.
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