National parks and wild life of indian continent

National parks and wildlife

1. E nvironment [Bio-diversity]

2. LessonContent Ecologically sensitive areas

3. An ecologically sensitive area/zone(ESZ) are areas notified by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate change Government of India around Protected Areas, National Parks & wildlife sanctuaries The purpose of EZE’s , is to create protect that area by regulating & managing the activities around such areas. EZE’s are regulated by Central Government through Ministry of Environment, Forests & climate change.

4. The extent of ESZ : ESZ’s could extend upto 10 Km around a protected area. According to the 2002 guidelines, ESZ’s are formed to act as “shock absorbers” for protected areas.The basic aim is to regulate the activities around National Parks & Wildlife Scantuaries to minimize the negative impact on the fragile ecosystem around.

5. India has 662 wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks. There are proposals to notify ESZ’s around 641 of them. 289 have been notified as of November 29 1018 & draft notification has been made for 206

6. 1.Sanctuary : It is a protected area which is reserved for the conservation of only animals & human activities. Boundaries of a sanctuary are not well defined & controlled biotic interference is permitted. A sanctuary is declared for the purpose of rotecting , propagating or developing wildlife or its environment.Certain rights of people living inside the sanctuary could be permitted, like harvesting of timber, collecting minor forest products & private ownership rights are allowed as long as they do not interfere with the wellbeing of animals.

7. In Andhra Pradesh: Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary Great Indian Bustard Rollapadu wildlife Sanctuary Sri Venkateshwara Wildlife Sanctuary( combined area with Telangana) Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary Nagarjun Sagar Srisaliam WLS Nellapattu Bird Sanctuary Coringa WLS 8. Sri Penisula Narasimha WLS 9. Nagarjuna Sagar Srisailam WLS 10. WLS 11. Krishna WLS 12.Koundinya WLS 13. Kolleru WLS 14.Papikonda NP 15.Rajiv Gandhi NP 16. Sri Venkateshwara NP

8. In ArunanchalPradesh : Namdapha NP Mouling NP

9. In Andaman & Nicobar : 97 protected Areas in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Saddle Peak NationalPark In Assam : Amchang wildlife Sanctuary Dibru-Saikhowa NP Kaziranga NP Manas NP Rajiv Gandhi Orang NP

10. In Bihar: Vikramshila gangetic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Udaipur Wildlife Sanctuary Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary, Valmiki National Park & Valmiki Tiger Reserve Kusheshwar Asthan Bird Sanctuary Barela Jheel Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary Pant( Rajgir ) WLS Kanwarjheel WLS Nakti Dam WLS Nagi Dam WLS

11. In Chhattisgarh: 1 . Barnawapara wildlife Sanctuary 2. Pamed wild Buffalo WLS 3. Achanakmar WLS 4. Badalkhol WLS 5. Bhairamgarh WLS 6. Bhoramdev WLS 7. Sarangarh-Gomardha WLS 8. Semarsot WLS 9. Sitanadi WLS 10. Tamor Pingla WLS 11. Udanti - Sitanadi wild buffalo WLS 12. Indravati Np 13.Kamger valley NP 14. Guru Ghasidar NP In Chandigarh: City Birds WLS Sukhna Lake WLS

12. In Dadra & Nagar haveli: Dadra & Nagar haveli Wildlife Sanctuary In Delhi: Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary In Daman & Diu : Fudam WLS In Goa: Chorao Island( Dr. Salim Ali) Bird Sanctuary Cotigoa Wildlife Sanctuary Netravali Wildlife Sanctuary Madei Wildlife Sanctuary Bhagwan Mahaveer( Mollem ) NP Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary

13. In Gujrat: Wild Ass WLS 14. Marine NP (gulf of Kachchh) Thol Lake Bird Sanctuary 15. Girnar WLS Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary 16. Nalsarovar Bird Sanctuary Barda WLS 17. Bandli WLS Narayan Sarovar( Chinkara) Wildlife Sanctuary Purna Wildlife Sanctuary 18. Lala Great Indian bustard WLS Balaram Amji Wildlife Sanctuary 19. Jambugodha WLS Shoolpaneshwar ( Dhumkhal ) Wildlife Sanctuary Porbandar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary 20. Hingolgardh Nature Reserve Paniya Wildlife Sanctuary 21. Gir Forest WLS Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary 22. Kuchh Desert WLS Rampara Vidi Wildlife Sanctuary 23.Gaga Great Indian Bustard WLS Jessore Wildlife Sanctuary 24.Vansda NP

14. List of ESZ’s in India In Haryana: Abubshehar WLS Morni Hills ( Khol Hi Raitan ) WLS Bir Shikargarh WLS Khaparwas WLS Kalesar WLS & NP Bhindawas WLS ChhilChhila WLS Nahar WLS 9.Kalesar NP 10.Sultanpur NP

15. In Himachal Pradesh: Bandli WLS Chail WLS Chandratal WLS Churdhar WLS Daranghati WLS Dhauladhar WLS Gamgul Siyabehi WLS Kaisi WLS Kalatop-Khajjiyar WLS Kanawar WLS Khokhan WLS Kibber WLS Kugti WLS Lippa asrang WLS 15. Majathal WLS 16. Manali WLS 17.Nargu WLS 18. Pong Dam lake WLS 19. Renuka WLS 20. Rupi Bhaba WLS 21. Sainj WLS 22. Sangla Valley WLS 23. Sech Tuan Nala WLS 24. Shikari Devi WLS 25. Shimla waer catchment WLS 26. Talra WLS 27. Tirthan WLS 28. Tundah WLS

16. In Himachalpradesh : Pin Valley NP Great Himalayan NP Inderkilla NP Khirganga NP Simbalbara NP

17. In J & K: Jasrota WLS Baltal - Thajwas WLS Changthang Cold Desret WLS Gulbarga WLS Hirapora WLS Hokersar WLS Karakoram ( Nubra Shyok ) WLS Lachipora WLS Limber WLS 10. Nandi WLS 11. Overa Aru WLS 12. Rajparian ( Daksum ) WLS 13. Ramnagar Rakha WLS 14. Surinsar Mansar WLS 15. Trikuta WLS 16. Dachigam NP 17. Hemis NP 18.Kistwar NP 19. Salim Ali NP

18. In Jharkhand: Dalma WLS Gautam Buddha WLS Hazaribagh WLS Koderma WLS Lawalong wLS Mahaauadnar WLS Palamau WLS Palkot WLS Parasnath WLS Topchanchi WLS Udhwa WLS 12. Betla NP

19. In Karnataka: Bhadra WLS Bhimgardh WLS Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple WLS Chincholi WLS Mookambika WLS Brahmagiri WLS Arabithittu WLS Attiveri Bird Sanctuary Adichunchunagiri WLS Dandeli WLS Daroji Bear WLS Ghatarprabha Bird Sanctuary Ranebennur Blackbuck Sanctuary Rangayyanadurga Four horned Antelope WLS 15.Gudekote Sloth Bear WLS 16. Gudavi Bird WLS 17. Pushpagiri WLS 18. Cauvery WLS 19. Malai Mahadeshwara WLS 20. Melukote WLS 15. Talacauvery WLS 21.Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary 22. Ramadevarabetta Vulture Sanctuary 23. Nugu WLS 24.Mookambika WLS 25. Sharavathi Valley WLS 26.Shettihalli WLS 27. Someshwara WLS 28. Jogimatti WLS 29.Thimlapura WLS 30. Yadahalli Chinkara WLS

20. 31. Bandipur NP 32. Banerghatta NP 33. Kudremukh NP 34. Nagarhole NP 35. Anshi NP

21. In Kerala: ( Draft Notification ) Chulannur Peafowl Sanctuary Chinnar WLS Kurinjimala WLS Shendurney WLS Malabar WLS Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary Peechi-Vazhani WLS Aralam WLS Peppara WLS 10. Periyar Tiger Reserve 11. Chimmony WLS 12. Idukki WLS 13. Neyyar WLS 14. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve 15. Kottiyoor WLS 16.Manglavanam Bird Sanctuary 17. Wayanad WLS In Lakshadweep : Pitti WLS

22. In M.P.: Son Gharial WLS Sailana WLS Sanjay Dubri WLS Sardarpur WLS Singhori WLS Gandhi Sagar WLS Ghatigaon Hukna WLS Dinosaur NP Bandhavgarh NP & Panpatha WLS Bagdara WLS Bori WLS Ghughua Fossil NP Ken Gharial WLS Madhav NP Narsinghgarh WLS 16. Karera WLS 17. National Chambal WLS 18.Noradehi WLS 19.Pachmarhi WLS 20.Kuno WLS 21.Panna WLS 22.Panpatha WLS 23.Pench WLS 24.Phen WLS 25.Ralamandal WLS 26.Veerangna durgawati WLS 27. Ratapani & Singhori WLS 28. Van Vihar NP 29. Narsighgarh WLS 30. Orccha WLS 31. Kheoni WLS

23. In Maharashtra: Nagzira WLS, New Nagzira WLS,Koka WLS,Navegaon WLS & Navegaon NP Painganga WLS Gautala Autramghat WLS Karnala WLS Umred Kharangla WLS Gangewadi New Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary 7. Phansad WLS 8. Bhamragarh WLS 9. Yedshi Ramling Ghat WLS 10. Dhyanganga WLS 11. Sagareshwar WLS 12.Kalsubai Harishchandragard WLS 13. Melghat Tiger Reserve 14. Sanjay Gandhi NP 15. Jaikawadi Bird Sanctuary 16. Bhimashankar WLS 17. Lonar WLS 18 Amba Barwa WLS 19.Andhari WLS 20.Aner Dam WLS 21. Bor WLS

24. 22.Chaprala WLS 23.Deolgaon-Rehkuri WLS 24.Karanja sohal Blackbuck WLS 25.Katepurna WLS 26.Koyna WLS 27.Malvan Marine WLS 28. Mansingh Deo WLS 29. Mayureshwar Supe WLS 30. Nandur Madhmeshwar WLS 31.Narnala Bird WLS 32. New Bor WLS 33.Radha nagri WLS 34.Tansa WLS 35.Thane Creek Flamingo WLS 36.Tipeshwar WLS 37.Tungareshwar WLS 38.Yawal WLS 39.Wan WLS

25. In Manipur : Kailam WLS Yangoupokpi Lokchao WLS Bunning WLS Keibul Lamjao NP Jiri Makru WLS In Meghalaya: Narpuh WLS Nongkhyllem Reserved Forest Sanctuary In Mizorzam : (Draft Notification) Khawnglung WLS Tawi WLS Pualreng WLS Murlen NP Thorangtlang WLS Lengteng WLS Dampa Tiger Reserve

26. In Odhisha : Badrama WLS Baisipa Bhitarkanika WLS Chandaka Dampara WLS BaluKhand -Konark WLS Chilika WLS lli WLS Kapilash WLS Gahirmatha ( Marine ) WLS Debrigarh WLS Hadgarh WLS 12.Karlapat WLS 13.Khalasuni WLS 14.Kuldiha WLS 15.Kotagarh WLS 16.Sunabeda WLS 17.Lakhari valley WLS 18.Nandankanan WLS 19.Satkosia George WLS 20.Simplipal WLS 21.Kapilash WLS

27. In Punjab: Bir Dosanjh WLS Abohar WLS Bir Motibagh WLS Harike Lake WLS Jhajjar-Bachauli WLS Bir Aishwan WLS Bir Gurdialpura WLS Kathlaur-Kushlian WLS Bir Bhunerheri WLS Takhni-Rehmapur WLS Bir Mehas WLS Bir Bhadson WLS Nangal WLS 14. Bir Bhadson WLS 15. Bir Bunerheri WLS 16. Bir Maheshwala WLS 17. Ousuddu WLS In Pondicherry : Oussudu WLS

28. In Rajasthan: Bandh Baratha WLS Bassi WLS Bhensrodgarh WLS Darrah WLS Jaisamand WLS Jamwa Ramgarh WLS Jawahar Sagar WLS Khailadevi WLS Kesarbagh WLS Kumbhalgarh WLS Mount Abu WLS Nahargarh WLS

29. In Sikkim: Khangchendzonga NP Fambonglho WLS Kyongnosla WLS Pangolakha WLS Maenam WLS Shingba Rhododendron Sanctuary Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary Kitam Bird Sanctuary

30. In Tamil Nadu: Chitrangudi Bird sanct . Karaivetti Bird Sanct . Koonthankulam Bird sanct . Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanct . Mudumalai Tiger Reserve Therthangal Bird Sanct . Sakkarakottai Bird Sanct . Srivilliputhur Grizelled Squirrel Sanct . Kanjirankulam Bird sanct 10. Vallanadu Black Buck sanct . 11. Vettangudi Bird Sanct . 12. Melaselvanur - Kelaselvanur Bird Sanct . 13. Kanyakumari Sanct . 14. Gulf of Mannar NP

31. In Telangana: Pakhal WLS Manjeera Crocodile WLS Pocharam WLS Kinnerasani WLS Pranahita WLS( Combined area with Andhra Pradesh) Nagarjun Sagar Srisailam WLS Lanja Madugu Siwaram WLS Kawal WLS Eturangaram WLS Brahmananda Reddy NP Mahavir Harina Vanasthali NP Mrugavani NP In Tripura : Rowa WLS In Uttarakhand: Valley of flowers WLS Nandhaur WLS Nandhar WLS Nanda Devi NP Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanct . Gangotri NP Rajaji NP Pangot & Kilbury Bird Sanct . Binsar WLS Benong WLS

32. In UttarPradesh : Okhla Bird Sanct . Kaimur WLS Ranipur WLS Saman Bird Sanct . Parwati Agra WLS Sohagi Barwa WLS In West Bengal : Jaldapara NP Neora Valley NP Singalila NP