{"id":79317,"date":"2025-12-27T10:35:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T05:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=79317"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:01:38","slug":"national-parks-in-meghalaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-parks-in-meghalaya\/","title":{"rendered":"National Parks in Meghalaya, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Protected Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Parks are large natural or near-natural areas legally protected to conserve ecosystems, species, and ecological processes while allowing education, research, and recreation. According to the IUCN, a protected area is a clearly defined geographical space managed through legal or effective means to ensure long-term conservation of nature, ecosystem services, and cultural values. These areas prevent habitat loss, protect endangered wildlife, conserve rivers and forests, and support climate regulation, biodiversity security, and sustainable livelihoods for local communities over long periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Protected Areas in Meghalaya<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meghalaya has a well-defined protected area network covering 1,133.9 square kilometres, about 5.06% of the state\u2019s area.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Coverage: Protected areas span forests, hills, river valleys, and high-altitude ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category Range: Network includes national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and a biosphere reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biodiversity Role: Areas support in-situ conservation of rare and endangered species.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Protection: All sites are notified under wildlife conservation laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecological Value: These areas preserve habitats critical for mammals, birds, and plants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-parks-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">National Parks in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>National Parks in Meghalaya<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meghalaya has two National Parks that form the backbone of its wildlife conservation framework. These parks protect core forest ecosystems of the Garo Hills, safeguard river origins, and conserve rare flora and fauna. Together, they cover over 260 square kilometres and represent evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous forest types. They also support endangered mammals like hoolock gibbons, elephants, and rare carnivores. Both parks play a crucial role in maintaining ecological stability, preserving genetic diversity, and supporting surrounding wildlife corridors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Balpakram National Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balpakram National Park lies in the South Garo Hills near the India\u2013Bangladesh border and is known for its deep gorges and plateau landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Situated south of Garo Hills close to the international border.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Size: Covers about 220 square kilometres of protected forest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat Type: Dominated by subtropical evergreen and grassland ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Mammals: Supports tiger, elephant, red panda, and wild water buffalo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carnivore Diversity: Home to marbled cat and Asian golden cat populations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Nokrek National Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nokrek National Park forms the ecological core of the Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in the Garo Hills.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Geographic Setting: Located on the Tura Mountain Range near Nokrek Peak.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevation: Nokrek Peak rises to 1,418 metres above sea level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Coverage: National park spans about 47.48 square kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetation Types: Contains evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous forests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faunal Importance: Habitat for hoolock gibbon, red panda, and Asian elephant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Wildlife Sanctuaries in Meghalaya<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife sanctuaries in Meghalaya complement national parks by protecting smaller but ecologically vital habitats. These sanctuaries conserve riverine forests, limestone landscapes, and species-specific habitats. They support diverse primates, birds, small carnivores, and rare plants. Meghalaya\u2019s sanctuaries are crucial for conserving fragmented wildlife populations and maintaining ecological connectivity. Together, they protect species such as slow loris, macaques, clouded leopard, otter, and numerous bird species across different districts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Siju Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siju Wildlife Sanctuary lies along the Simsang River in South Garo Hills and is known for bird diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Situated on Simsang River banks in South Garo Hills district.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Size: Covers approximately 5.81 square kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established Year: Notified as a sanctuary in 1979.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat Focus: Protects riverine forests and wetland ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faunal Value: Important refuge for birds and small mammals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nongkhyllem Wildlife Sanctuary protects forest <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/ecosystem\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ecosystems<\/strong><\/a> in the Ri-Bhoi district near Assam border.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District Location: Located in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Extent: Encompasses about 29 square kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notification Year: Declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1981.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecological Role: Conserves subtropical forests and wildlife corridors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fauna Presence: Supports deer, primates, and diverse bird species.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Baghmara Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baghmara Wildlife Sanctuary is globally known for conserving unique carnivorous plants.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Association: Located on banks of Someshwari River in Garo Hills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Size: Extremely small sanctuary covering about 0.02 square kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Year Established: Declared protected in 1984.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botanical Importance: Protects rare pitcher plant species.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservation Value: Focuses on plant-specific habitat preservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narpuh Wildlife Sanctuary safeguards forest <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/biodiversity\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>biodiversity<\/strong><\/a> in the East Jaintia Hills region.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Location: Situated in East Jaintia Hills district.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Area Coverage: Spreads across about 59.90 square kilometres.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment Year: Notified as a sanctuary in 2014.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitat Type: Comprises dense forest and hilly terrain ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Role: Provides shelter to mammals, birds, and small carnivores.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; 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