The Central Wildlife Board has rejected the Pokhani Soapstone Mining Project near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand, citing its potential threats to the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.

has denied the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for soapstone mining near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a habitat for endangered species. Environmentalists praised the move, emphasizing the ...

approximately 2.2 km from the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS). The decision was taken during an NBWL meeting on Dec 24, the minutes of which were released recently. The sanctuary, at an altitude ...

The Uttarakhand Government wanted to start soapstone mining 2.1 km away from the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamoli district. However, the government has not fixed the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ ...

The beneficiaries were able to learn more about community-based ecotourism, protected area management and modern management and monitoring techniques practiced by other protected areas in India, such ...

has denied the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for soapstone mining near Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, a habitat for endangered species. Environmentalists praised the move, emphasizing the ...

These deer are valued for their musk glands, known for making perfumes and medicines. You can mostly find them in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary and Great Himalayan National Park. Himalayan tigers ...