Assam government plans to cut Kaziranga's eco-sensitive zone, drawing criticism
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government intends to ask the Centre to shrink the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) surrounding Kaziranga National Park, moving it from the standard 10-km radius down to 1 km. Sarma explained that the current restrictions are hindering local infrastructure work, such as the construction of a new stadium in Bokakhat and general urban growth. The proposal has triggered worry among activists and environmental experts.
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