Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ): Prohibited, Regulated & Permitted Activities

Procedure for Declaring ESZ

  • A specialized committee comprising wildlife experts, ecologists, revenue department officials, and local administration representatives conducts a comprehensive assessment of activities in proximity to protected areas.
  • The committee meticulously examines land usage, diverse activities, and industrial operations surrounding these protected zones and wildlife corridors. Based on their findings, they compile an exhaustive audit report.
  • Following this assessment, the Chief Wildlife Warden classifies identified activities into distinct categories: prohibited, restricted, or permissible.
  • The committee's comprehensive recommendations are then forwarded to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change for thorough review, processing, and subsequent issuance of notifications for implementation.
  • Ultimately, the ....
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