The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the zero to one-kilometre area around the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary in the Aravalli range as an Eco-Sensitive Zone to strengthen biodiversity conservation. The move will protect species including leopards and pangolins while supporting indigenous communities through sustainable livelihoods such as organic farming and agroforestry, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of community-driven environmental stewardsh