Assam Reduces Kaziranga ESZ

The Assam government has proposed a significant reduction in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Kaziranga National Park. Currently, the ESZ spans 10 km around the park, but the new proposal suggests reducing it to just 1 km. This move is expected to have far-reaching implications for the conservation of the park's ecosystem and the development of surrounding areas. The Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. The reduction in ESZ is likely to impact the park's biodiversity and ecological balance.