Kolkata: Centre has issued a redraft notification for the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary in north Bengal, bringing the minimum distance from the sanctuary boundary down from 5km to 1km.
In a press note, the state forest department said the draft notification dated Oct 27, is available on its website. Stakeholders and interested persons can submit suggestions or objections to the Union environment ministry within 60 days of its publication, by post or email. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata
Issued by the Union environment ministry under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the draft proposes an ESZ extending from 1km to around 18.2km from the sanctuary boundary. It will cover approximately 539.86 sq km across Darjeeling , Kalimpong and Jalpaiguri districts.