TNPSC Thervupettagam

Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary - ESZ

January 2 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 21 0
  • The Government of India has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
  • The notification was issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
  • The announcement was made by the Minister of State (MoS) for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC).
  • The sanctuary covers an area of about 1,084 hectares.
  • It supports the resident birds and migratory birds from Central Asia and Tibet, mainly during the winter season.
  • An Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) is a regulated buffer area around protected regions to control activities and protect biodiversity and natural habitats.

 

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