Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve India's First Dark sky Park

Maharashtra's Pench Tiger Reserve India's First Dark sky Park

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Category : State Published on: January 18 2024

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  • Pench Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra achieves the status of India's first Dark Sky Park and the fifth in Asia, highlighting its commitment to protecting the night sky from light pollution.
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recognizes the intrinsic value of the night sky as a natural, cultural, and historical resource.
  • It emphasizes the need to preserve natural darkness for nature conservation, ecological integrity, and community well-being in cities.
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