Bhopal, March 20 -- To safeguard wildlife, the government has declared a 100-metre radius around Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal as an eco-sensitive zone, limiting human activity near the park.
A joint committee of the Revenue and Forest Departments recently completed the demarcation process, covering three villages-Prempura, Aamkheda, and Dharampura. Officials confirmed that no objections were raised by residents. Due to waterlogging in Dharampura, symbolic demarcation was carried out there, while the process was fully completed in other areas.
Authorities stated that this move aligns with the government's broader conservation strategy. While the eco-sensitive zone restricts certain activities, officials clarified that all shops, hotel...