{"id":50174,"date":"2026-06-12T16:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=50174"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:16:51","slug":"national-parks-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-parks-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks in India 2026, State Wise List, Map, Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>National Parks in India<\/strong> are government-protected areas established to conserve wildlife, natural habitats, and ecological diversity. As of 2026, India currently has 107 National Parks and 573 Wildlife Sanctuaries. These protected areas serve as important centers for biodiversity conservation and wildlife protection. Madhya Pradesh and the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands have the highest number of National Parks in India, with nine parks each.<\/p>\n<h2><b>National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks in India play a vital role in protecting wildlife and their natural habitats. These areas have strict rules that ban hunting, poaching, industrial activities, and farming to keep the environment undisturbed. With secure boundaries, no outside activities are allowed near or within these parks. The main purpose of National Parks in India is to conserve India\u2019s diverse wildlife. Below is a List of National Parks in India 2026, which is useful for competitive exams and general knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India proudly hosts around 107 national parks, each dedicated to preserving its remarkable biodiversity and distinctive landscapes. Here\u2019s a List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise, for easy reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 82.8847%; height: 5355px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 87.1899%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\" colspan=\"4\"><strong>List of National Parks in India 2026 State-wise<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 77px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 77px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State\/Union Territory<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 77px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Parks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 77px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 77px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 459px;\" rowspan=\"9\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 459px;\" rowspan=\"9\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/campbell-bay-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Campbell Bay National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Galathea Bay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahatama Gandhi Marine (Wandoor) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Harriett National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rani Jhansi Marine National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1996<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saddle Peak National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/papikonda-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Papikonda National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2008<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2005<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sri Venkateswara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouling National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/namdapha-national-park-and-tiger-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Namdapha National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/dibru-saikhowa-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dibru-Saikhowa National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/kaziranga-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/manas-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manas National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nameri National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1998<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/about-orang-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1999<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valmiki National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/guru-ghasidas-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/indravati-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indravati (Kutru) National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kanger-valley-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kanger Valley National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goa<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mollem National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 204px;\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 204px;\" rowspan=\"4\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vansda National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1979<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blackbuck (Velavadar) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1976<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/gir-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gir National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/marine-national-park-gulf-of-kutch\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marine (Gulf of Kachchh) National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haryana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kalesar National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/sultanpur-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sultanpur National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/great-himalayan-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Great Himalayan National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inderkilla National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kaziranga-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Khirganga National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simbalbara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2010<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jammu and Kashmir<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City Forest (Salim Ali) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/dachigam-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dachigam National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kishtwar-high-altitude-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kishtwar National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betla National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anshi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/bandipur-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bandipur National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/bannerghatta-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bannerghatta National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1974<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kudremukh National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1987<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/nagarhole-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nagarhole National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1988<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kerala<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anamudi Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eravikulam National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1978<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathikettan Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pambadum Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2003<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/periyar-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Periyar National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/silent-valley-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Silent Valley National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 459px;\" rowspan=\"9\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 459px;\" rowspan=\"9\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; text-align: left; height: 51px;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/bandhavgarh-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bandhavgarh National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1968<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fossil National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/pench-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pench National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/kanha-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kanha National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/madhav-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Madhav National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1959<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/panna-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Panna National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanjay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/satpura-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Satpura National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Van Vihar National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1979<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandoli National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2004<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gugamal National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nawegaon National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pench (Jawaharlal Nehru) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1975<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanjay Gandhi (Borivali) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/tadoba-andhari-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tadoba Andhari National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipur<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/keibul-lamjao-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Keibul-Lamjao National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meghalaya<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balphakram National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1985<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nokrek Ridge National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mizoram<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murlen National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1991<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagaland<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intanki National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1993<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/bhitarkanika-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bhitarkanika National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1988<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong>Simlipal National Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mukundra Hills National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2006<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/desert-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Desert National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/keoladeo-ghana-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Keoladeo Ghana National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p>Ranthambhore National Park<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sariska National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khangchendzonga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 255px;\" rowspan=\"5\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guindy National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1976<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/gulf-of-mannar-marine-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1980<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indira Gandhi (Annamalai) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mudumalai National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mukurthi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/hemis-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hemis National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1981<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telangana<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 153px;\" rowspan=\"3\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahaveer Harina Vanasthali National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrugavani National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1994<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tripura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 102px;\" rowspan=\"2\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clouded Leopard National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bison (Rajbari) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/dudhwa-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dudhwa National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1977<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/jim-corbett-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Corbett National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1936<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gangotri National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1989<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Govind National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1990<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/nanda-devi-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Nanda Devi National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajaji National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1983<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/valley-of-flowers-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Valley of Flowers National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1982<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 23.3618%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 12.3694%; height: 306px;\" rowspan=\"6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buxa National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gorumara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1992<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaldapara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neora Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singalila National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1986<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 45.9906%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sundarbans-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sunderban National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 5.46812%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1984<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>National Parks in India Map<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 107 National Parks in India as of 2026 covering around 44,403 km<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering the diverse including the Himalayas to coastal regions. The First National Park in India is Jim Corbett National Park which was initially known as Hailey National Park established in 1936 in Uttarakhand where as South Button Island NP in the Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, which is referred as the Smallest National Park in India about 5\u202fkm\u00b2.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is a National Park?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"19\">National Park<\/strong> is a protected area established by the government under the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wildlife-protection-act\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"113\">Wildlife Protection Act, 1972<\/strong> <\/a>to conserve wildlife, flora, and natural ecosystems. These parks aim to safeguard biodiversity and provide a secure habitat for endangered species. Human activities like hunting, poaching, and commercial use of resources are strictly prohibited within their boundaries. National Parks also promote eco-tourism, environmental education, and scientific research to maintain ecological balance and awareness.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>National Park in India Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"433\"><strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"330\">Legal Protection:<\/strong> National Parks are legally protected; activities like hunting, grazing, and forestry are prohibited.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"549\"><strong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"463\">Wildlife Conservation:<\/strong> They serve as safe habitats for endangered and native species of animals and birds.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"647\"><strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"576\">Ecological Balance:<\/strong> Helps in preserving ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural landscapes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"748\"><strong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"669\">Public Access:<\/strong> Generally open to visitors for education and eco-tourism under strict rules.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"861\"><strong data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"776\">Scientific Research:<\/strong> Provide opportunities for research, wildlife monitoring, and conservation studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Oldest National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corbett National Park, established in 1936, is the Oldest National Parks in India. Located in the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, it was initially named Hailey National Park. Renowned for its rich biodiversity, the park is especially famous for being the first area to come under the Project Tiger initiative in 1973. <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/corbett-tiger-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve<\/strong><\/a> is home to Bengal tigers, elephants, leopards, and hundreds of bird species, making it one of the most prominent wildlife sanctuaries in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 75.2295%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 189.974%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"4\"><b>Oldest National Parks in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0257%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S.No<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.9589%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks in India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.162%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 102.828%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0257%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.9589%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corbett National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.162%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttrakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 102.828%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1936<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0257%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.9589%;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/kanha-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kanha National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.162%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 102.828%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.0257%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.9589%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tadoba National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.162%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 102.828%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1955<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Smallest National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Button Island National Park is the Smallest National Parks in India covering an area of just 5 sq.km. It is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, off the southeastern coast of the Indian mainland. Despite its small size, the park is rich in marine biodiversity, offering vibrant coral reefs, sea turtles, and exotic fish species. It forms part of the Rani Jhansi Marine National Park and is a popular site for scuba diving.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 75.5213%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 117.085%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"4\"><b>Smallest National Parks in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area (km^2)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Button Island NP<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.03<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fossil National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle Button Island National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andaman and Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinosaur Fossils National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 6.42633%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 41.3793%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pambadum Shola National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.7367%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.5423%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Newest National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Dihing Patkai National Park<\/strong> is the Newest National Parks in India, established in June 2021. It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam and spans an area of 231.65km<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Known as the &#8220;Amazon of the East,&#8221; the park is rich in biodiversity and forms part of the largest stretch of lowland rainforest in India. It is home to rare and endangered species like the clouded leopard, hoolock gibbon, and several species of hornbills.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 75.9285%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 198.49%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"4\"><b>Newest National Parks in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5398%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.1851%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6787%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.086%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5398%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.1851%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dihing Patkai National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6787%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.086%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5398%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.1851%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raimona National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6787%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.086%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 10.5398%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 52.1851%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaldapara National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 24.6787%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.086%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Largest National Parks in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemis National Park is the Largest National Parks in India in India by area. It is located in the eastern part of Ladakh (previously part of Jammu and Kashmir) in northern India and spans an area of approximately 4,400 square kilometers. Nestled in the trans-Himalayan region, this park is renowned for being the highest altitude national park in the country and serves as a vital sanctuary for the elusive snow leopard, along with other rare wildlife like the Tibetan wolf, red fox, and bharal (blue sheep).<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 75.4753%; height: 1606px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 118.153%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\" colspan=\"4\"><b>Largest National Parks in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rank<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location (State\/UT)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area (km\u00b2)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemis National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ladakh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,350<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/desert-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Desert National Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,162<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gangotri National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,390<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Namdapha National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,808<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khangchendzonga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sikkim<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,784<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guru Ghasidas (Sanjay) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,441<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sundarbans-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sundarbans National Park<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,330<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indravati (Kutru) National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhattisgarh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,258<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papikonda National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,013<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanha National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">940<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandipur National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">874<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kaziranga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">859<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simlipal National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">846<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajaji National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">820<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great Himalayan National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">754<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khirganga National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">710<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pin Valley National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">675<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nagarahole National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">643<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nanda Devi National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">625<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kudremukh National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">600<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satpura National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">585<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panna National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">543<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corbett National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">521<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manas National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assam<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dudhwa National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">490<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mouling National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arunachal Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">483<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Govind National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">472<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sanjay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">467<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bandhavgarh National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">449<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 51px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 6.52866%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.7452%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campbell Bay National Park<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 34.2357%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 32.6433%; height: 51px;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">426<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>National Parks in India 2026 Facts<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemis National Park (Jammu &amp; Kashmir): The largest national park in India, famous for its <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/snow-leopard-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>snow leopard<\/strong><\/a> population.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Button Island National Park (Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands): The smallest national park in India, known for its coral reefs and marine life.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rann of Kutch (Gujarat): The largest wildlife sanctuary in India, home to the <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/indian-wild-ass\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Indian wild ass<\/strong><\/a> and migratory birds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bor Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra): The smallest <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wildlife-sanctuaries-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>wildlife sanctuary in India<\/strong><\/a>, critical for tiger conservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>Legal Provisions Related to Flora &amp; Fauna in India<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"328\">India has established several constitutional, legal, and policy measures to protect its rich flora and fauna. These provisions aim to conserve biodiversity, protect endangered species, prevent illegal wildlife trade, and ensure sustainable management of natural resources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"360\"><strong>Constitutional Provisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"834\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5yge6n\" data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"474\"><strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"379\">Article 48A<\/strong> \u2013 Directs the State to protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests and wildlife.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"o0c0zf\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"638\"><strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"495\">Article 51A(g)<\/strong> \u2013 Makes it a Fundamental Duty of every citizen to protect and improve the natural environment, including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x2h4ux\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"834\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"665\">Forests and Wildlife<\/strong> were transferred to the <strong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"709\">Concurrent List<\/strong> through the <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"765\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/42nd-constitutional-amendment-act\/\" target=\"_blank\">42nd Constitutional Amendment Act<\/a>, 1976<\/strong>, allowing both the Centre and States to make laws on these subjects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"882\"><strong>Major Laws for Flora &amp; Fauna Conservation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<li data-section-id=\"u3yoed\" data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"922\">Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<li data-section-id=\"104rze7\" data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"988\">Provides legal protection to wild animals, birds, and plants.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1eep2eu\" data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1030\">Regulates hunting and wildlife trade.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zmnjy5\" data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1111\">Establishes National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Conservation Reserves.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ul3x9o\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1177\">Creates schedules for different levels of species protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13n5lwe\" data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1377\"><strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1216\">Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1377\">\n<li data-section-id=\"l54hs0\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1320\">Restricts the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes without Central Government approval.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"icwcbd\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1377\">Helps prevent deforestation and habitat destruction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w0zyq1\" data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1585\"><strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1419\">Environment (Protection) Act, 1986<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17m5dlj\" data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1488\">Provides a comprehensive framework for environmental protection.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1igfm71\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1585\">Empowers the Central Government to take measures for protecting ecosystems and biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eeo2dx\" data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1861\"><strong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1623\">Biological Diversity Act, 2002<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1861\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1btdcjn\" data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1712\">Conserves biological diversity and promotes sustainable use of biological resources.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yxuqp6\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1798\">Ensures fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biological resources.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5fhu65\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1861\">Established the <strong data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1860\">National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b9nj53\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1999\"><strong data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1892\">Indian Forest Act, 1927<\/strong>\n<ul data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1999\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fp34ge\" data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1940\">Regulates forest management and protection.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xr5t7u\" data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1999\">Controls forest produce and forest-related activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2050\"><strong>International Conventions Supported by India<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2217\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xm6ixd\" data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2097\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Convention on Biological Diversity<\/span><\/span> (CBD)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"lyf7sl\" data-start=\"2098\" data-end=\"2137\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wlg39x\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2177\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ramsar Convention<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2217\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Convention on Migratory Species<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2258\"><strong>Important Conservation Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2432\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18symjh\" data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2286\"><strong data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2279\">Project Tiger<\/strong> (1973)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15425o0\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2316\"><strong data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2309\">Project Elephant<\/strong> (1992)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nn5w91\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2366\"><strong data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2366\">Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"174b23o\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2406\"><strong data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2406\">National Biodiversity Action Plan<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14wnrys\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2432\"><strong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2432\">Green India Mission<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>National Parks in India Importance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"326\">National Parks in India play a vital role in <strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\">wildlife conservation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"142\">biodiversity protection<\/strong>, and the preservation of natural ecosystems. They help protect endangered species, maintain ecological balance, and ensure sustainable use of natural resources for future generations.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"4238\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1lt1fx5\" data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"603\"><strong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"359\">Conservation of Wildlife:<\/strong> National Parks provide a safe and protected habitat for various wildlife species, including endangered animals such as the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Bengal Tiger<\/span><\/span>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/asiatic-lions\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Asiatic Lion<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">One-Horned Rhinoceros<\/span><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f2qnrk\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"774\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"638\">Protection of <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/biodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\">Biodiversity<\/a>:<\/strong> These parks preserve a wide variety of <strong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"697\">flora and fauna<\/strong>, ensuring the survival of numerous plant, bird, reptile, and mammal species.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a417d\" data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"955\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"816\">Maintenance of <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ecological-balance\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ecological Balance<\/a>:<\/strong> National Parks help maintain healthy ecosystems by protecting forests, grasslands, wetlands, and other natural habitats that support life.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1wjqfia\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1150\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"996\">Preservation of Natural Habitats:<\/strong> They prevent habitat destruction caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/deforestation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>deforestation<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/urbanization\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>urbanization<\/strong><\/a>, and human encroachment, allowing wildlife to thrive in their natural environment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1c07ix7\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1333\"><strong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1184\">Climate Change Mitigation:<\/strong> Forests within National Parks act as <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1238\">carbon sinks<\/strong>, absorbing carbon dioxide and helping reduce the effects of global warming and climate change.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tq1j4c\" data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1523\"><strong data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1371\">Protection of <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/water-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\">Water Resources<\/a>:<\/strong> Many National Parks safeguard rivers, lakes, wetlands, and watersheds, ensuring a continuous supply of clean water and supporting groundwater recharge.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cgjyup\" data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1747\"><strong data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1576\">Scientific Research and Conservation Studies:<\/strong> National Parks serve as important centers for <strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1644\">wildlife research<\/strong>, ecological studies, and biodiversity monitoring, helping scientists understand environmental changes.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bs7p6e\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1944\"><strong data-start=\"1751\" data-end=\"1780\">Promotion of Eco-Tourism:<\/strong> Parks attract millions of tourists every year, promoting <strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1861\">sustainable tourism<\/strong> while creating awareness about wildlife conservation and environmental protection.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1shsbhl\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"2122\"><strong data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1990\">Environmental Education and Awareness:<\/strong> They provide opportunities for students, researchers, and visitors to learn about ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation practices.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15voc3o\" data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2314\"><strong data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2163\">Protection of Endangered Species:<\/strong> Several conservation programs are implemented within National Parks to protect species facing the risk of extinction and to increase their population.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a1v8b2\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2509\"><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2353\">Support for Ecosystem Services:<\/strong> National Parks contribute to essential ecosystem services such as <strong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2435\">pollination<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/soil-conservation\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2458\" data-is-only-node=\"\">soil conservation<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2482\">water purification<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2508\">nutrient cycling<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1jl33d3\" data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2684\"><strong data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2551\">Preservation of Genetic Diversity:<\/strong> They protect the genetic resources of plants and animals, which are important for future scientific research and species adaptation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qzxmqs\" data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2823\"><strong data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2716\">Control of <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/soil-erosion\/\" target=\"_blank\">Soil Erosion<\/a>:<\/strong> Forest vegetation and natural landscapes in National Parks help prevent soil erosion and land degradation.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18pz8gt\" data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"3004\"><strong data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2854\">Boost to Local Economy:<\/strong> Eco-tourism and conservation-related activities generate employment opportunities for local communities, guides, forest staff, and tourism operators.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o5l3f9\" data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3219\"><strong data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3051\">Protection of India&#8217;s Natural Heritage:<\/strong> National Parks preserve India&#8217;s unique wildlife and natural landscapes, ensuring that future generations can experience and benefit from this rich ecological heritage.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ox089u\" data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3470\"><strong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3270\">Support for National Conservation Programs:<\/strong> Many National Parks are part of initiatives such as <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Project Tiger<\/span><\/span> and <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/project-elephant\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Project Elephant<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, which focus on protecting key wildlife species and their habitats.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1repq81\" data-start=\"3472\" data-end=\"3659\"><strong data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3502\">Disaster Risk Reduction:<\/strong> Healthy ecosystems within National Parks help reduce the impact of floods, droughts, landslides, and other natural disasters by stabilizing the environment.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1nj72u1\" data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3842\"><strong data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3707\">Contribution to <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/sustainable-development\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sustainable Development<\/a>:<\/strong> National Parks support the goals of sustainable development by balancing environmental conservation with economic and social benefits.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5al9e\" data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"4041\"><strong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3892\">Conservation of Rare and Medicinal Plants:<\/strong> Many National Parks protect valuable medicinal and endemic plant species that are important for healthcare, research, and biodiversity conservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 79.9605%; height: 224px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 79.0149%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Also Check Other Posts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 39.2438%; text-align: center; height: 25px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/biosphere-reserve-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Biosphere Reserves in 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