{"id":33178,"date":"2024-03-08T11:35:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=33178"},"modified":"2024-03-08T11:35:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:35:38","slug":"national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks of India and Major Wildlife Sanctuaries &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>National Parks in India serve as ideal habitats for preserving wildlife, providing natural environments and prey.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Activities such as development, industry, forestry, poaching, hunting, and cultivation are strictly prohibited within their well-defined boundaries.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Both the Central and State governments have the authority to declare national parks, which are classified as IUCN category II protected areas.&nbsp;<\/li><li>India&#8217;s first national park, originally established in 1936 as Hailey National Park and now known as Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, marked the beginning of this conservation effort.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With the enactment of the Wildlife Protection Act and Project Tiger in 1972, aimed at safeguarding habitats for conservation-dependent species, the number of national parks in India has grown significantly.&nbsp;<\/li><li>As of June 2023, there were 106 national parks covering an area of 40,501.13 km2, accounting for 1.33% of India&#8217;s total land area. The Chief Wildlife Warden holds the responsibility for controlling, managing, and maintaining all protected areas.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/XZbOOxbuqnx6DJLpIiQrdcKPQTkrRpr_P9mrU84TSOBnQVrQPo91nXlolD9rxpsUB95-elF_n5Xc-bzC9LsBEvgYD-jyEw9HKU73fSyOO8_JCeLM2p8ZSlwtBlqTygi6lIsrCgDZmkGIxgEqWwxQrbg\" alt=\"National Parks\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><figcaption>National Parks<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fe2adf4c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d46fe2adf4c\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Here_is_the_list_of_National_Parks_in_India_categorized_by_state\" title=\"Here is the list of National Parks in India categorized by state:\">Here is the list of National Parks in India categorized by state:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#MAJOR_WILDLIFE_SANCTUARIES\" title=\"MAJOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES\">MAJOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Heres_a_list_of_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_the_States_and_Union_Territories_of_India\" title=\"Here&#8217;s a list of Wildlife Sanctuaries in the States and Union Territories of India:\">Here&#8217;s a list of Wildlife Sanctuaries in the States and Union Territories of India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Assam\" title=\"Assam:\">Assam:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Bihar\" title=\"Bihar:\">Bihar:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Chhatisgarh\" title=\"Chhatisgarh:\">Chhatisgarh:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Goa\" title=\"Goa:\">Goa:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Gujarat\" title=\"Gujarat:\">Gujarat:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Haryana\" title=\"Haryana:\">Haryana:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Himachal_Pradesh\" title=\"Himachal Pradesh:\">Himachal Pradesh:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Jharkhand\" title=\"Jharkhand:\">Jharkhand:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Karnataka\" title=\"Karnataka:\">Karnataka:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Kerala\" title=\"Kerala:\">Kerala:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Madhya_Pradesh\" title=\"Madhya Pradesh:\">Madhya Pradesh:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Maharashtra\" title=\"Maharashtra:\">Maharashtra:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Manipur\" title=\"Manipur:\">Manipur:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Meghalaya\" title=\"Meghalaya:\">Meghalaya:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Mizoram\" title=\"Mizoram:\">Mizoram:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Nagaland\" title=\"Nagaland:\">Nagaland:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Odisha\" title=\"Odisha:\">Odisha:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Punjab\" title=\"Punjab:\">Punjab:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Rajasthan\" title=\"Rajasthan:\">Rajasthan:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Sikkim\" title=\"Sikkim:\">Sikkim:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Tamil_Nadu\" title=\"Tamil Nadu:\">Tamil Nadu:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Tripura\" title=\"Tripura:\">Tripura:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Uttarakhand\" title=\"Uttarakhand:\">Uttarakhand:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Uttar_Pradesh\" title=\"Uttar Pradesh:\">Uttar Pradesh:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#West_Bengal\" title=\"West Bengal:\">West Bengal:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#These_are_the_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_the_Union_Territories_of_India\" title=\"These are the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Union Territories of India:\">These are the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Union Territories of India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands\" title=\"Andaman and Nicobar Islands:\">Andaman and Nicobar Islands:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Jammu_Kashmir\" title=\"Jammu &amp; Kashmir:\">Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Lakshadweep\" title=\"Lakshadweep:\">Lakshadweep:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_and_Daman_and_Diu\" title=\"Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:\">Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_about_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_India\" title=\"FAQs about National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India\">FAQs about National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_the_purpose_of_National_Parks_in_India\" title=\"1. What is the purpose of National Parks in India?\">1. What is the purpose of National Parks in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_are_National_Parks_different_from_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\" title=\"2. How are National Parks different from Wildlife Sanctuaries?\">2. How are National Parks different from Wildlife Sanctuaries?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_How_many_National_Parks_are_there_in_India_and_where_are_they_located\" title=\"3. How many National Parks are there in India, and where are they located?\">3. How many National Parks are there in India, and where are they located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_What_is_the_oldest_National_Park_in_India_and_when_was_it_established\" title=\"4. What is the oldest National Park in India, and when was it established?\">4. What is the oldest National Park in India, and when was it established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_How_many_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_are_there_in_India_and_what_is_their_purpose\" title=\"5. How many Wildlife Sanctuaries are there in India, and what is their purpose?\">5. How many Wildlife Sanctuaries are there in India, and what is their purpose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/national-parks-of-india-and-major-wildlife-sanctuaries-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_is_the_list_of_National_Parks_in_India_categorized_by_state\"><\/span><strong>Here is the list of National Parks in India categorized by state:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1-Andhra Pradesh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Papikonda<\/li><li>Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram)<\/li><li>Sri Venkateswara<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2-Arunachal Pradesh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mouling<\/li><li>Namdapha<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3-Assam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dibru-Saikhowa<\/li><li>Kaziranga<\/li><li>Manas<\/li><li>Nameri<\/li><li>Rajiv Gandhi (Orang)<\/li><li>Dehing Patkai<\/li><li>Raimona<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4-Bihar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Valmiki<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5-Chhattisgarh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay)<\/li><li>Indravati (Kutru)<\/li><li>Kanger Valley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6-Goa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mollem<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7-Gujarat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blackbuck (Velavadar)<\/li><li>Gir<\/li><li>Marine (Gulf of Kachchh)<\/li><li>Vansda<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8-Haryana:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kalesar<\/li><li>Sultanpur<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9-Himachal Pradesh:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Great Himalayan<\/li><li>Inderkilla<\/li><li>Khirganga<\/li><li>Pin Valley<\/li><li>Col. Sherjung Simbalbara<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10-Jharkhand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Betla<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>11-Karnataka:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anshi<\/li><li>Bandipur<\/li><li>Bannerghatta<\/li><li>Kudremukh<\/li><li>Nagarahole (Rajiv Gandhi)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>12-Kerala:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anamudi Shola<\/li><li>Eravikulam<\/li><li>Mathikettan Shola<\/li><li>Pambadum Shola<\/li><li>Periyar<\/li><li>Silent Valley<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>13-Madhya Pradesh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bandhavgarh<\/li><li>Dinosaur Fossils<\/li><li>Fossil<\/li><li>Pench<\/li><li>Kanha<\/li><li>Kuno<\/li><li>Madhav<\/li><li>Panna<\/li><li>Sanjay<\/li><li>Satpura<\/li><li>Van Vihar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>14-Maharashtra:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chandoli<\/li><li>Gugamal<\/li><li>Nawegaon<\/li><li>Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru)<\/li><li>Sanjay Gandhi (Borivilli)<\/li><li>Tadoba<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>15-Manipur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keibul-Lamjao<\/li><li>Shiroi<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>16-Meghalaya:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Balphakram<\/li><li>Nokrek Ridge<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>16-Mizoram:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Murlen<\/li><li>Phawngpui (Blue Mountain)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>17-Nagaland:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Intanki<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>18-Odisha:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bhitarkanika<\/li><li>Simlipal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>19-Rajasthan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Desert<\/li><li>Keoladeo Ghana<\/li><li>Mukundra Hills<\/li><li>Ranthambhore<\/li><li>Sariska<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>20-Sikkim:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Khangchendzonga<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>21-Tamil Nadu:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Guindy<\/li><li>Gulf of Mannar Marine<\/li><li>Indira Gandhi (Annamalai)<\/li><li>Mudumalai<\/li><li>Mukurthi<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>22-Telangana:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kasu Brahmananda Reddy<\/li><li>Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali<\/li><li>Mrugavani<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>23-Tripura:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clouded Leopard<\/li><li>Bison (Rajbari)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>24-Uttar Pradesh:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dudhwa<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>25-Uttarakhand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Corbett<\/li><li>Gangotri<\/li><li>Govind<\/li><li>Nanda Devi<\/li><li>Rajaji<\/li><li>Valley of Flowers<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>26-West Bengal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Buxa<\/li><li>Gorumara<\/li><li>Jaldapara<\/li><li>Neora Valley<\/li><li>Singalila<\/li><li>Sunderban<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>27-Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Campbell Bay<\/li><li>Galathea Bay<\/li><li>Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor)<\/li><li>Mount Harriett<\/li><li>Rani Jhansi Marine<\/li><li>Saddle Peak<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>28-Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>City Forest (Salim Ali)<\/li><li>Dachigam<\/li><li>Kazinag<\/li><li>Kishtwar High Altitude<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>29-Ladakh:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hemis<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive list outlines the national parks in each state of India, highlighting the diversity of protected areas across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MAJOR_WILDLIFE_SANCTUARIES\"><\/span><strong>MAJOR WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A wildlife sanctuary is an area deemed to possess significant ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural, or zoological importance.\u00a0<\/li><li>These sanctuaries are established with the aim of protecting, propagating, or developing wildlife and its habitat.\u00a0<\/li><li>While some rights of local residents may be permitted within the sanctuary, they are primarily dedicated to wildlife conservation.<\/li><li>Before officially notifying the sanctuary, the Collector, in consultation with the Chief Wildlife Warden, may allow certain rights of individuals residing within the sanctuary boundaries.\u00a0<\/li><li>Wildlife sanctuaries in India are designated as IUCN Category IV protected areas, indicating their importance for conservation efforts.<\/li><li>The Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 empowers state governments to declare certain areas as wildlife sanctuaries if they are deemed to possess adequate ecological, geomorphological, and natural significance.<\/li><li>As of December 2021, India has established a total of 564 wildlife sanctuaries, covering approximately 3.73% of the country&#8217;s geographical area.\u00a0<\/li><li>Among these sanctuaries, the Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary near Chennai in Tamil Nadu holds the distinction of being the oldest, established in the year 1796.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_a_list_of_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_the_States_and_Union_Territories_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Here&#8217;s a list of Wildlife Sanctuaries in the States and Union Territories of India:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assam\"><\/span>Assam:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nambour Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Dihing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bihar\"><\/span>Bihar:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Gautam Budha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Pant (Rajgir) Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Valmiki Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chhatisgarh\"><\/span>Chhatisgarh:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bhairamgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Badalkhol Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Udanti Wild Buffalo Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goa\"><\/span>Goa:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Madei Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gujarat\"><\/span>Gujarat:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kutch Desert Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Porbandar Lake Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Jambugodha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Wild Ass Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Thol Lake Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Sasan Gir Sanctuary<\/li><li>Mitiyala Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haryana\"><\/span>Haryana:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>N Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Himachal_Pradesh\"><\/span>Himachal Pradesh:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Talra Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jharkhand\"><\/span>Jharkhand:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Parasnath Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Palkot Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karnataka\"><\/span>Karnataka:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala\"><\/span>Kerala:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chimmony Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madhya_Pradesh\"><\/span>Madhya Pradesh:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bori Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Orcha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maharashtra\"><\/span>Maharashtra:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Koyana Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Painganga Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manipur\"><\/span>Manipur:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meghalaya\"><\/span>Meghalaya:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2014 (No specified sanctuary)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mizoram\"><\/span>Mizoram:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dampa Wildlife Sanctuary (TR)<\/li><li>Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Baghmara Pitcher Plant Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nagaland\"><\/span>Nagaland:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Rangapahar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Odisha\"><\/span>Odisha:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chilika (Nalaban) Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Satkosia Gorge Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab\"><\/span>Punjab:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Abohar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Harike Lake Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Jhajjar Bacholi Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rajasthan\"><\/span>Rajasthan:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary<\/li><li>Jawahar Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Ramsagar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Shergarh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sikkim\"><\/span>Sikkim:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Kitam Wildlife Sanctuary (Bird)<\/li><li>Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tamil_Nadu\"><\/span>Tamil Nadu:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Karaivetti Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Pulicat Lake Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Vedanthangal Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Kalakad Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tripura\"><\/span>Tripura:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uttarakhand\"><\/span>Uttarakhand:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Askot Musk Deer Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Govind Pashu Vihar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uttar_Pradesh\"><\/span>Uttar Pradesh:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Sohagibarwa Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Sur Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Bengal\"><\/span>West Bengal:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sunderbans Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chintamani Kar Bird Sanctuary<\/li><li>Holiday Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Ballavpur Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Lothian Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"These_are_the_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_the_Union_Territories_of_India\"><\/span>These are the Wildlife Sanctuaries in the Union Territories of India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands\"><\/span>Andaman and Nicobar Islands:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bamboo Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Chanel Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Peacock Island Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Turtle Islands Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jammu_Kashmir\"><\/span>Jammu &amp; Kashmir:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Limber Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lakshadweep\"><\/span>Lakshadweep:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Pitti Wildlife Sanctuary (Bird)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dadra_Nagar_Haveli_and_Daman_and_Diu\"><\/span>Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><li>Fudam Wildlife Sanctuary<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_National_Parks_and_Wildlife_Sanctuaries_in_India\"><\/span><strong>FAQs about National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_purpose_of_National_Parks_in_India\"><\/span>1. What is the purpose of National Parks in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: National Parks in India serve as protected areas aimed at preserving wildlife and their habitats. They are meant to conserve biodiversity, provide natural environments for animals to thrive, and restrict human activities that could harm the ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_are_National_Parks_different_from_Wildlife_Sanctuaries\"><\/span>2. How are National Parks different from Wildlife Sanctuaries?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: While both National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries aim to conserve wildlife, National Parks have stricter regulations regarding human activities and development within their boundaries. Activities like development, industry, hunting, and cultivation are strictly prohibited in National Parks, whereas some rights of local residents may be permitted in Wildlife Sanctuaries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_many_National_Parks_are_there_in_India_and_where_are_they_located\"><\/span>3. How many National Parks are there in India, and where are they located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: As of June 2023, there are 106 National Parks in India, covering an area of 40,501.13 km2. They are located across various states and union territories, with each region having its unique biodiversity and ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_oldest_National_Park_in_India_and_when_was_it_established\"><\/span>4. 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