Assam Seeks To Reduce Kaziranga Buffer Zone

The Assam government has decided to reduce the buffer zone of the Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km. This move is aimed at promoting development in the surrounding areas. The proposal will be sent to the Centre for approval, after which it will be implemented. The Kaziranga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered one-horned rhinoceros. The reduction of the buffer zone may have significant implications for the conservation of the park's ecosystem.