Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53am on 11 Aug 2026,Tuesday Weather & Environment
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will approach the Centre within two months to seek a reduction in Kaziranga National Park’s Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) from the default 10-km limit to 1 km. Sarma said the 10-km buffer automatically came into effect because Kaziranga has not received its final notification, restricting infrastructure and urban development in areas including Bokakhat. He said a scientifically based 1-km ESZ would ease restrictions on projects such as a proposed modern stadium and town infrastructure upgrades. Sarma argued the move would balance conservation with development and reduce difficulties faced by residents. The proposal comes amid an ongoing debate over Assam’s conservation policies and ecological connectivity. (PC: Bout India)
