{"id":45554,"date":"2026-01-26T13:44:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=45554"},"modified":"2026-01-26T13:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T08:14:54","slug":"kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone Declared | Rajasthan ESZ News 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_declared_by_MoEFCC_in_Rajasthan_to_protect_biodiversity_and_promote_sustainable_development_Key_ESZ_rules_and_species_protected_explained\" >Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone declared by MoEFCC in Rajasthan to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development. Key ESZ rules and species protected explained.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Declared_an_Eco-Sensitive_Zone\" >Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Introduction_A_Big_Step_for_Environment_Protection_in_India\" >Introduction: A Big Step for Environment Protection in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#What_Is_the_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_Around_Kumbhalgarh_Sanctuary\" >What Is the Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Ecological_Importance_of_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >Ecological Importance of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Provisions_and_Restrictions_Under_the_New_ESZ\" >Provisions and Restrictions Under the New ESZ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Focus_on_Sustainable_Livelihoods_and_Community_Welfare\" >Focus on Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Welfare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Environmental_Conservation_and_Biodiversity_Protection\" >Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Balanced_Development_and_Sustainable_Livelihoods\" >Balanced Development and Sustainable Livelihoods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Historical_Context_Environmental_Protection_and_ESZs_in_India\" >Historical Context: Environmental Protection and ESZs in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Eco-Sensitive_Zones_Origin_and_Purpose\" >Eco-Sensitive Zones: Origin and Purpose<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Legal_Framework_Under_the_Environment_Protection_Act_1986\" >Legal Framework Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Past_ESZ_Declarations_and_Trends\" >Past ESZ Declarations and Trends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Eco-Sensitive_Zone\" >Key Takeaways from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#1_What_is_the_recent_notification_regarding_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >1. What is the recent notification regarding Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#2_What_is_an_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_ESZ\" >2. What is an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#3_How_large_is_the_ESZ_around_Kumbhalgarh_Sanctuary\" >3. How large is the ESZ around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#4_Which_species_and_ecological_features_are_protected_in_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\" >4. Which species and ecological features are protected in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#5_What_restrictions_apply_under_the_ESZ_notification\" >5. What restrictions apply under the ESZ notification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#6_Why_is_the_ESZ_notification_important_for_local_communities\" >6. Why is the ESZ notification important for local communities?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#7_Under_which_legal_framework_was_the_ESZ_declared\" >7. Under which legal framework was the ESZ declared?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#8_Which_exams_is_this_news_relevant_for\" >8. Which exams is this news relevant for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/rajasthan-current-affairs\/kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_declared_by_MoEFCC_in_Rajasthan_to_protect_biodiversity_and_promote_sustainable_development_Key_ESZ_rules_and_species_protected_explained\"><\/span>Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone declared by MoEFCC in Rajasthan to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable development. Key ESZ rules and species protected explained.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Declared_an_Eco-Sensitive_Zone\"><\/span><strong>Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_A_Big_Step_for_Environment_Protection_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Introduction: A Big Step for Environment Protection in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> has officially notified the area surrounding the <strong>Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> in Rajasthan as an <strong>Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)<\/strong>. This new regulation aims to protect the rich biodiversity and fragile ecosystems of the <strong>Aravalli Mountain Range<\/strong>, while promoting sustainable development and regulated human activities in the sanctuary\u2019s neighbouring areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_Around_Kumbhalgarh_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>What Is the Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/strong> is a regulated area around protected ecosystems such as wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in India, designed to act as a <strong>buffer zone<\/strong> to safeguard the ecology from harmful activities. The government has notified an area ranging from <strong>zero to one kilometre<\/strong> around the sanctuary boundary as ESZ, covering approximately <strong>243 square kilometres<\/strong> and incorporating parts of <strong>Rajsamand, Pali, and Udaipur districts<\/strong> in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This ESZ declaration comes under <strong>the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/strong>, and seeks to maintain ecological balance while guiding sustainable growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecological_Importance_of_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>Ecological Importance of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>, established in 1971, is part of the <strong>Aravalli Range<\/strong> and spans an area of over <strong>600 sq km<\/strong>. It supports diverse habitats and wildlife, including species such as the <strong>leopard, Indian wolf, sloth bear, striped hyena, chinkara, and Painted Francolin<\/strong>. The region also serves as a vital ecological corridor linking with the <strong>Todgarh Raoli Sanctuary<\/strong>, and plays a key role in feeding major river systems like the <strong>Banas and Luni Rivers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provisions_and_Restrictions_Under_the_New_ESZ\"><\/span><strong>Provisions and Restrictions Under the New ESZ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the ESZ notification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mining, stone quarrying, and polluting industries<\/strong> are prohibited within the zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large commercial developments<\/strong> such as hotels and resorts are banned within 1 km of the park boundary to prevent habitat disruption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only <strong>small temporary structures<\/strong> for eco-tourism may be permitted under strict environmental standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Existing hospitality units<\/strong> can operate, provided they comply with waste management and noise control norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>monitoring committee<\/strong> will oversee implementation over the next two years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_Sustainable_Livelihoods_and_Community_Welfare\"><\/span><strong>Focus on Sustainable Livelihoods and Community Welfare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESZ framework not only prioritises environmental protection but also supports <strong>local and indigenous communities<\/strong>. It encourages <strong>eco-friendly practices<\/strong> such as <strong>organic farming, agroforestry, and skill development programmes<\/strong> that align conservation with sustainable economic opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Kumbhalgarh-Wildlife-Sanctuary\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary\" title=\"Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Conservation_and_Biodiversity_Protection\"><\/span><strong>Environmental Conservation and Biodiversity Protection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The declaration of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone highlights a major milestone in India&#8217;s environmental governance. By introducing stronger regulations around one of the country\u2019s ecologically fragile zones, the government is reinforcing its commitment to protect biodiversity hotspots and prevent unplanned development that threatens natural habitats. This is vital for maintaining ecological stability and safeguarding the survival of rare and endangered species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanced_Development_and_Sustainable_Livelihoods\"><\/span><strong>Balanced Development and Sustainable Livelihoods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, the ESZ notification balances conservation with community welfare. By promoting sustainable practices like organic farming and eco-tourism, it provides long-term livelihood avenues for local communities without harming the environment. This approach aligns with national objectives of inclusive development and environmental sustainability \u2014 both key subjects in competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span><strong>Relevance for Government Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for Exams like <strong>SSC, UPSC, State PSCs, Banking, Railways, Defence, and Teaching posts<\/strong>, understanding policies such as Eco-Sensitive Zones is crucial under the <strong>Environment and Ecology<\/strong> syllabus. Questions often focus on novel government initiatives, biodiversity protection measures, and legal frameworks such as the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The Kumbhalgarh ESZ is a contemporary example of how environmental policy translates into real-world conservation impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Environmental_Protection_and_ESZs_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Environmental Protection and ESZs in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eco-Sensitive_Zones_Origin_and_Purpose\"><\/span><strong>Eco-Sensitive Zones: Origin and Purpose<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs), also known as ecologically fragile areas, emerged from the need to protect biodiversity rich regions surrounding core protected areas like wildlife sanctuaries and national parks. The <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> introduced guidelines in 2011 to regulate activities in these regions and prevent ecological degradation. ESZs serve as <strong>buffer zones<\/strong>, transitioning from strictly protected forests to lands shared with human habitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Framework_Under_the_Environment_Protection_Act_1986\"><\/span><strong>Legal Framework Under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The authority to declare Eco-Sensitive Zones comes from the <strong>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/strong>, one of India\u2019s key environmental protection laws. It empowers the central government to regulate activities that could harm the environment. The notification of ESZs is part of India\u2019s broader wildlife conservation strategy under the <strong>National Wildlife Action Plan<\/strong> and related legal frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Past_ESZ_Declarations_and_Trends\"><\/span><strong>Past ESZ Declarations and Trends<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, several protected areas across India \u2014 including national parks and wildlife sanctuaries \u2014 have been surrounded by ESZ notifications to preserve ecological integrity. The expansion of ESZs reflects India&#8217;s increasing emphasis on environmental sustainability in response to rapid development pressures. The Kumbhalgarh declaration continues this trend, especially within the ecologically sensitive <strong>Aravalli Range<\/strong>, one of the oldest mountain systems in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary_Eco-Sensitive_Zone\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Notification Authority:<\/strong> Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) declared the ESZ.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Location:<\/strong> Aravalli Range in Rajasthan, covering around 243 sq km.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Coverage:<\/strong> ESZ extends from 0 to 1 km around the sanctuary boundary.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Restrictions:<\/strong> Mining, heavy industries, new commercial hotels and resorts are prohibited.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Community Focus:<\/strong> Sustainable livelihoods through organic farming and eco-tourism are encouraged.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_recent_notification_regarding_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the recent notification regarding Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)<\/strong> has declared the area surrounding <strong>Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong> in Rajasthan as an <strong>Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)<\/strong> to protect biodiversity and regulate human activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_an_Eco-Sensitive_Zone_ESZ\"><\/span><strong>2. What is an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>Eco-Sensitive Zone<\/strong> is a regulated area around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries acting as a <strong>buffer zone<\/strong> to prevent environmental degradation and maintain ecological balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_large_is_the_ESZ_around_Kumbhalgarh_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>3. How large is the ESZ around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>ESZ extends from 0 to 1 kilometre<\/strong> around the sanctuary and covers approximately <strong>243 square kilometres<\/strong>, spanning <strong>Rajsamand, Pali, and Udaipur districts<\/strong> in Rajasthan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_species_and_ecological_features_are_protected_in_Kumbhalgarh_Wildlife_Sanctuary\"><\/span><strong>4. Which species and ecological features are protected in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sanctuary hosts <strong>leopards, Indian wolves, sloth bears, striped hyenas, chinkara<\/strong>, and <strong>Painted Francolins<\/strong>, and forms a vital ecological corridor connected to the <strong>Todgarh Raoli Sanctuary<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_restrictions_apply_under_the_ESZ_notification\"><\/span><strong>5. What restrictions apply under the ESZ notification?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities such as <strong>mining, stone quarrying, large hotels, and polluting industries<\/strong> are prohibited. Only small-scale <strong>eco-tourism projects<\/strong> and sustainable practices are allowed under strict environmental guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Why_is_the_ESZ_notification_important_for_local_communities\"><\/span><strong>6. Why is the ESZ notification important for local communities?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It promotes <strong>sustainable livelihoods<\/strong> through eco-tourism, organic farming, and agroforestry while protecting the environment, ensuring that communities benefit economically without harming biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Under_which_legal_framework_was_the_ESZ_declared\"><\/span><strong>7. Under which legal framework was the ESZ declared?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The notification falls under the <strong>Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/strong>, which empowers the central government to regulate activities in ecologically fragile areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_exams_is_this_news_relevant_for\"><\/span><strong>8. 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