Area Around Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary Declared Eco-Sensitive Zone
0-1 km Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary; mining, industries and new resorts banned in 94 villages across Udaipur, Pali and Rajsamand
Udaipur, Jan 17, 2026 - The Central Government has declared an area ranging from zero to one kilometre around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the Aravalli mountain range, as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the official notification on Thursday (January 15).
The primary objective of declaring the Eco-Sensitive Zone, said the government, is to ensure the protection and conservation of the Sanctuary’s biodiversity, flora, forests and wildlife.
Under the new provisions, strict restrictions will be imposed on mining activities, large industrial units, brick kilns and the construction of new hotels and resorts in 94 villages spread across approximately 243 square kilometres adjoining the Sanctuary boundary.
According to the notification, the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary extends across the Rajsamand, Pali and Udaipur districts and is considered one of the most fragile ecosystems of the Aravalli range. The region also holds significant importance as a catchment area for the Banas and Luni river systems.
Source: Media Reports
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