New Delhi: The Central Government has amended the notification concerning the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Thol Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat. The amendment, issued under notification S.O. 1506 (E), modifies the original 2015 notification (S.O. 421 (E)) that designated the sanctuary’s surrounding areas as an ESZ. The government has deemed the amendment necessary in the public interest and has exercised its powers under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to implement these changes. The...Read More

Over 3.15 lakh birds of 131 varieties have been counted in Nal Sarovar bird sanctuary during 2-day long census on 8-9 February which is highest ever, while over 57,000 birds of 87 varieties have been counted in Thol bird sanctuary. Both these bird sanctuaries are located near the city of Ahmedabad. According to State Forest department, during previous birds census in 2018, 122 species and 1,43,000 birds were counted in Nal Sarovar while 92 species and 40,000 birds were found in Thol sanctuar...Read More