Kaziranga corridor to ensure safe wildlife movement in national park, boost tourism
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Infrastructure (energy, ports, roads, railways)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is laying the foundation stone for the Kaziranga elevated corridor project to ensure safe wildlife movement and boost ecotourism.
Background
The ₹6,957-crore project involves a four-laned highway section and a 34.5 km elevated corridor in Kaziranga National Park. It is being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways with a completion target of 36 months.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject cost: ₹6,957 crore
- FactElevated corridor length: approximately 34.5 km
- BodyImplementing Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- BodyConsulting Body: Wildlife Institute of India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of wildlife corridors in balancing infrastructure development with biodiversity conservation in ecologically sensitive zones like Kaziranga.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological connectivity: Mitigating habitat fragmentation and reducing human-wildlife conflict on national highways
- Regulatory compliance: Aligning infrastructure projects with Supreme Court directives and ecological impact assessments
Keywords: Habitat fragmentation · Wildlife connectivity · Ecotourism · Biodiversity conservation · Infrastructure development
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