Sundarbans National Park Latest News
Recently, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) revealed that Sundarbans National Park has experienced a deterioration in its conservation outlook status from ‘Good with Some Concerns’ to ‘Significant Concerns’ in the last five years.
About Sundarbans National Park
- Location: It is located in the southeastern region of West Bengal, near Kolkata, and forms part of the Gangetic Delta.
- It is part of the larger Sundarbans mangrove forest, one of the largest in the world.
- It was established in 1973 under India's Project Tiger initiative to protect the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger.
- It was designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 for its natural ecosystem and tiger habitat.
- It was declared as a Biosphere Reserve in 1989 by the Government of India.
- In 2001, it was included in the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves for its role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.
- In 2019, the Sundarbans Wetland was recognized as a Ramsar Site, adding its importance for migratory birds and environmental sustainability.
- Rivers: The Sundarbans delta is formed by the coming together of three rivers, Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna.Â
- Flora: Some of the common species of plants which are found include Sundari tree, Golpati, Champa, Dhundul, Genwa and Hatal.Â
- Fauna: Royal Bengal Tiger, fishing cats, macaques, leopard cats, Indian grey mongoose, wild boar, flying fox, pangolin, and Indian grey mongoose.Â
Source: DTE
Sundarbans National Park FAQs
Q1: Where is Sundarbans National Park located?
Ans: West Bengal
Q2: What type of forest is found in Sundarbans National Park?
Ans: Mangrove forest
