ESZ protective ring around Gir shrinks from 17.9km to 9.5km
The Eco-Sensitive Zone around Gir Protected Area has been modified, now ranging from 2.78km to 9.50km in width and covering an area of 2,061.77 sq km. The revised zone includes crucial riverine and land corridors for Asiatic lions and imposes strict regulations on development activities to safeguard the area.