2 Sept 2022

NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand high court has directed the state government to provide an "eco-sensitive zone" status to the elephant corridor adjoining Corbett Tiger Reserve and disallow "construction of any hotels, resorts, or restaurants there". The court sought adequate arrangements for night guards so that "jumbos can move freely in the dark"
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The central and state governments have also been asked to take necessary steps for conservation of traditional elephant corridors, and to look into issues of excessive traffic at night. The HC said construction of roads near the corridor without a proper underpass should be avoided.

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