Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone
Highlights:
- Ministry of Environment, Forest, and global climate change (MoEF&CC) proclaimed Askot Wildlife Sanctuary as Eco-sensitive Zone.
- A neighborhood of 454.65 square kilometers around the boundary of Askot Wildlife Sanctuary within the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand has been declared because of the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary Eco-sensitive Zone (ESZ).
- The notified area extends from 0 to 22 km around the Askot Wildlife Sanctuary.
- The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary was established to guard the endangered flagship species Moschus moschiferus and its habitat.
- The Askot Wildlife Sanctuary is additionally referred to as Moschus moschiferus Park.
- Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change is Bhupender Yadav.
Suggested Links
Elon Musk chosen as TIME Person Of The Year - 18 Dec 21 India's Harnaaz Sandhu crown as Miss Universe 2021 - 18 Dec 21 Max Verstappen won Formula One World Title - 18 Dec 21 Maharashtra Has Highest Legatee Under ABRY - 17 Dec 21 Global Health Security Index 2021 - 17 Dec 21