NATIONAL CHAMBAL SANCTUARY

Why in News?

The area of National Chambal Sanctuary is under threat due to illegal sand mining activities that are damaging the ecosystem and endangering its flora and fauna.

To tackle this issue, a high-level meeting was held in Jaipur, where the chief secretaries of the three states discussed coordinated efforts to protect the sanctuary.

What is the Significance of National Chambal Sanctuary?

The National Chambal Sanctuary, located at the trijunction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.

It is a fragile lotic ecosystem, which is a critically important breeding ground for gharials - fish-eating crocodiles.

The sanctuary is protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and is listed as an ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Area’.

The sanctuary is also a proposed Ramsar site, and over 320 species of resident and migratory birds inhabit the area.