“Allow Regulated Vehicular Movement in Kaziranga”

• Assam govt seeks partial lifting of ban on vehicular movement inside Kaziranga National Park by National Green Tribunal.
• Argues if traffic is not allowed via park it could lead to huge traffic jams on roads along park border, hit environment, wildlife protection.
• NGT ban imposed on March 20 to ensure safe passage for animals across road to other areas in park for 5 hrs daily
• Govt ready to provide escorts for traffic and deploy officers at places along road, frequently crossed by animals during monsoon.
  

Exams Perspective:

1. Kaziranga National Park
2. National Green Tribunal (NGT)
3. Wildlife Corridors
4. Wildlife Protection Act