Assam Notifies Kaziranga Buffer Zone Extension as Protected Forest.

Environment | Dated: 14 May 2026

To rigorously combat massive ecological degradation and human-animal conflict, the Assam government officially notified a heavily expansive 100 square kilometer extension to the Kaziranga National Park buffer zone. The newly protected region strictly prevents completely illegal commercial deforestation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • Kaziranga is one of the absolutely largest one-horned rhinoceros habitats globally.
  • It serves as a deeply vital natural corridor connecting adjacent wildlife sanctuaries.
  • The declaration completely aligns with the central wildlife protection objectives.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Sanctuary: Kaziranga.
  • State: Assam.
  • Focus: Rhinoceros Protection.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which major National Park was recently granted a massive buffer zone extension by the Assam government to protect one-horned rhinoceroses?

Correct Answer: Kaziranga National Park

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Kaziranga National Park

  • Location - Golaghat and Nagaon districts, Assam
  • Status - UNESCO World Heritage Site