Guwahati, Sept. 6 -- The Government of Assam has officially notified the sixth extension of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, increasing its protected area by 47,391.33 hectares.

The notification, issued by the Environment, Forest & Climate Change Department under Section 35(4) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, takes effect immediately upon publication in the state gazette.

The new addition spans four districts-Golaghat, Nagaon, Sonitpur, and Biswanath-and includes the subdivisions of Bokakhat, Koliabor, Tezpur, Biswanath, and Gohpur. Management of the expanded area falls under the Biswanath Wildlife Division.

Authorities clarified that the declaration will not interfere with the passage of vessels and boats along the ma...