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Union Government Notifies Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary.

Environment | Dated: 24 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has issued a final notification declaring an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh. The zone extends up to 1 km from the boundary of the sanctuary to protect its biodiversity.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The notification prohibits commercial mining, setting up of industries, and major hydroelectric projects within the ESZ.
  • Pong Dam Lake is a Ramsar site and a major habitat for migratory birds.
  • This move aims to balance conservation with the livelihood needs of local communities.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Sanctuary: Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary.
  • Status: Ramsar Site.
  • New Status: Eco-Sensitive Zone declared.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Around which wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh has the government recently notified an Eco-Sensitive Zone?

Correct Answer: Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Himachal Pradesh

  • CM – Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
  • Governor – Shiv Pratap Shukla