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Inscription: Kaziranga National Park (India)

Document type
Decision
Reference number
X.A
Date
Dec 2, 1985
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Treaty
Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (Nov 23, 1972)
Meeting
9e session du Comité
Website
whc.unesco.org
Abstract

Kaziranga National Park

337

India

N(ii)(iv)

The Committee encouraged the Indian authorities to provide a legal basis to protect the buffer zone south of the Park (Mikir Hills and the Karbi Plateau). The Committee expressed concern over the proposed construction of a railway along the southern boundary of the park and asked that environmental impact studies be carried out.