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.

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