The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a notification declaring Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Aravalli mountain range, as an Eco-Sensitive Zone. In a social media post, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said that the declaration of the Zone will not only help conserve the area’s flora and fauna but will also support indigenous communities living in and around the sanctuary.

He noted that an area ranging from zero to one kilometre around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is home to a wide range of wildlife, including leopard, striped hyena, jungle cat, Indian pangolin, blue bull and chinkara, along with several bird species such as the painted francolin. Mr Yadav added that eco-friendly and community-focused initiatives such as organic farming and agroforestry will be promoted, along with skill development programmes to ensure sustainable livelihoods.