Centre declares Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir protected area

Centre declares Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir protected area

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: September 30 2024

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  • The Centre has declared 1.84 lakh hectares surrounding the Gir Protected Area as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) to balance the conservation of Asiatic lions with sustainable development.
  • The new ESZ covers 196 villages across three districts and includes 17 rivers, incorporating over 24,000 hectares of forest area and 1.59 lakh hectares of non-forest area.
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