Environmental Education and Policy

List of National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh. How many National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in Uttar Pradesh. Total number of National Parks only one (1) and Total number of Wildlife Sanctuaries is 24 in Uttar Pradesh.  “National Park” means an area declared, whether under sec.35 or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66. to be declared, as a National …

Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park. How to Reach Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park. The forest authority has made a watch tower to give nature lovers a valuable opportunity to enjoy the bird’s eye view of nature and………….. The park is covered …

Kaziranga National Park – complete detail – updated. Dominant flora and fauna of Kaziranga National Park. Geography of Kaziranga National Park. How to reach Kaziranga National Park. In 1974 the Assam government declared Kaziranga as a National park by passing the Assam National Park Act of 1968. Some historians believe, however, that the name Kaziranga was derived from the Karbi word Kajir-a-rang, which …

Bandhavgarh National Park – complete detail – updated. Geography of Bandhavgarh National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Bandhavgarh National Park. Bandhavgarh is located in the Umaria district of the state of Madhya Pradesh. The four main zones of the national park are Tala, Magdhi, Khitauli, and Panpatta. Tala is the richest zone in terms of biodiversity. The vegetation is chiefly …

List of Biosphere reserves in India. How many Biosphere reserves in India. Total number of Biosphere reserves in India is 18. The World Network of Biosphere Reserves of the MAB Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites of excellence. There are 651 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 15 transboundary sites. Biosphere reserves have three interrelated zones that aim to fulfil three complementary …

List of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands – updated. How many National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Total number of National Parks in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is Nine (9). “National Park” means an area declared, whether under sec.35. or sec.38 or deemed, under sub-section (3) of sec.66. to be declared, as a National Park. National park is an area which is …

List of Marine protected areas in India – updated. How many marine protected areas in India. These places are given special protections for natural or historic marine resources by local, state, territorial, native, regional, or national authorities. Valuable biodiversity saved by these places all over India.These areas provide suitable conditions to unique marine life. Name of marine protected area, location, category, area and year of notification is …

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries in Andhra Pradesh. How many Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh is 13 (thirteen). Sanctuary is an area which is of adequate ecological, faunal, floral, Geo-morphological, natural or zoological significance.  “Sanctuary” means an area declared, whether under sec. [26(A)5] or sec 38 or deemed, under sub section (3) of Sec.66 to be declared, as …

Great Himalayan National Park – complete detail – updated. Dominant flora and fauna of Great Himalayan National Park. Geography of Great Himalayan National Park. How to reach Great Himalayan National Park. The park was established in 1984. The park forms a part of the protected area that also includes Rupi Bhaba Sanctuary and Pin Valley National Park. A buffer area of 316 sq. …

Tadoba National Park complete detail – updated. Geography of Tadoba National Park. Dominant flora and fauna of Tadoba National Park. How to Reach Tadoba National Park. The word ‘Tadoba’ is the name of the God “Tadoba” or “Taru”, praised by the tribal people who live in the dense forests of the Tadoba and Andhari region, whereas “Andhari” is derived from name of Andhari River …