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Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary - Eco-Sensitive Zone
April 26 , 2026
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- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a draft notification to declare an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Barasingha Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttar Pradesh.
- The proposed ESZ will cover 408.7 sq km, including about 307 villages, to regulate activities and protect the surrounding ecosystem.
- Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are buffer areas around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries that act as “shock absorbers” by controlling development, industrial activities, and land use changes.
- The sanctuary is located across five districts — Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Hapur, Bijnor, and Amroha, making it an important habitat in western Uttar Pradesh.
- The notification aims to reduce human pressure, conserve biodiversity, and ensure sustainable development while protecting the Barasingha (swamp deer), a key species of the region.
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