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India Declares "Namdapha Biosphere Reserve" Expansion in Arunachal Pradesh.

Environment | Dated: 14&15 Dec 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has officially declared the expansion of the Namdapha Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. The reserve now covers an additional 1,000 sq km, including critical corridors connecting it to the Kamlang Wildlife Sanctuary. This move aims to protect the endangered Hoolock Gibbon and Clouded Leopard.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Namdapha is the only park in the world to harbour four feline species of big cats: Tiger, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Clouded Leopard.
  • The expansion includes community-managed forests to involve local tribes in conservation.
  • It aims to secure the status of a UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves site.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Reserve: Namdapha Biosphere Reserve.
  • Key Species: Hoolock Gibbon, Clouded Leopard.
  • Expansion: 1,000 sq km.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Biosphere Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh was recently expanded to enhance wildlife conservation?

Correct Answer: Namdapha Biosphere Reserve

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Arunachal Pradesh

  • CM – Pema Khandu
  • Capital – Itanagar