This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change's response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 20 concerning the management of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, answered on July 21, 2025. The key points are: the Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP) for the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has been prepared and submitted by the state government. There is no proposal pending with the Ministry regarding the preparation or finalization of an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: A ministry within the Government of India responsible for environmental and forestry matters.
Kaziranga National Park: A national park in Assam, India, known for its wildlife, particularly the Indian rhinoceros.
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve: A tiger reserve encompassing the Kaziranga National Park.
Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP): A plan for the conservation of tigers, specifically within the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ): An area around a protected area, such as Kaziranga National Park, where activities are regulated to minimize environmental impact.
Zonal Master Plan: A comprehensive plan for the management and development of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve area.
SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY: The Member of Parliament who raised the question about the management of Kaziranga National Park.
Assam: The state in India where Kaziranga National Park is located.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
LOK SABHA
STARRED QUESTION NO. 20
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.07.2025
Management of Kaziranga National Park
*20. SHRI JOYANTA BASUMATARY:
Will the Minister of ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE be pleased to
state:
(a) whether the Tiger Conservation Plan (TCP) of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger
Reserve has been prepared and finalized;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the final Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger
Reserve has been prepared and notified;
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the areas/ ranges covered therein and if not, the
reasons therefor; and
(e) whether the Zonal Master Plan of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve is in
use and if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
(SHRI BHUPENDER YADAV)
(a), (b), (c), (d) & (e):- A statement is laid on the Table of the House.
***STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a), (b), (c), (d) & (e) OF THE
LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 20 ON MANAGEMENT OF KAZIRANGA
NATIONAL PARK DUE FOR REPLY ON 21.07.2025
(a) to (e) As per information received from the State, the Tiger Conservation Plan
(TCP) of the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has been prepared and submitted. There
is no proposal pending with the Ministry regarding the preparation /
finalization of Eco Sensitive Zone around the Kaziranga National Park and
Tiger Reserve.
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