Assam Plans to Shrink Kaziranga Buffer Zone From 10 km to 1 km

The Assam government intends to seek central approval to drastically reduce the buffer zone around Kaziranga National Park from 10 kilometres to just 1 kilometre. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the plan, stating that a formal proposal will be submitted to the Union government within two months. The proposal will require central consideration and official notification before any revision takes effect. The move signals a significant policy shift regarding the protected area surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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