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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-17022026-270233
EXTRAORDINARY
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 804]
NEW DELHI, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026/MAGHA 27, 1947
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th February, 2026
S.O. 844(E).- The following draft notification, which the Central Government proposes to issue in exercise
of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with clause (v) and clause (xiv) of sub-section (2) and subsection (3)
of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) is hereby published, as required under sub-rule
(3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, for the information of the public likely to be affected
thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft notification shall be taken into consideration on or after the
expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Gazette containing this notification are made
available to the public;
Any person interested in making any objections or suggestions on the proposals contained in the draft
notification may forward the same in writing, for consideration of the Central Government within the period so
specified to the Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Indira Paryavaran Bhawan, Jorbagh
Road, Aliganj, New Delhi-110003, or send it to the e-mail address of the Ministry at esz-mef@nic.in.
Draft Notification
WHEREAS, the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve comprising of Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary,
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary along with forests of North Kheri, South Kheri and Shahjahanpur Forest Division is
located in Lakhimpur-Kheri, Bahraich, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts in the State of Uttar Pradesh. These three
protected areas together constitutes the core area of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (here in after referred to as Tiger
Reserve). The Tiger Reserve spreads over total area of 2201.7748 square kilometre with core area of 1093.79 square
kilometre and 1107.9848 square kilometre as buffer area. The core area comprises of 490.29 square kilometre in Dudhwa
National Park, 203.41 square kilometre in Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and 400.09 square kilometre in Katarniaghat
Wildlife Sanctuary;
AND WHEREAS the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve supports good diversity of flora and fauna which includes
more than 850 species of flowering plants, 46 species of mammals, 450 species of birds, 35 species of reptiles,
80 species of fishes. The Reserve and the adjoining area is home to species such as Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris),
Leopard (Panthera pardus), Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus), Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis), Swamp deer
(Cervus duvauceli duvauceli), Spotted deer (Axis axis), Hog Deer (Axis porcinus), Barking Deer (Muntiacus
muntjak), Sambar (Cervus unicolor), Fishing cat (Felis viverrina), Boselaphus tragocamelus (Blue bull) Macaque
(Macaca mulatta), Common mongoose (Herpestes auropunctatus), Fox (Vulpes bengalensis), Jackal (Canis
aureus), Hispid Hare (Caprolagus hispidus), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Indian ratel/Honey badger (Melliova
capensis), Three striped palm Squirrel (Funambulus palmarum), Rufous turtle dove/tortoises (Streptopelia
orientalis), Cobra (Naja naja) etc.;
AND WHEREAS the birds include a wide variety of species, which include migratory and resident ones
which includes Podiceps ruficollis (Dabchick), Pelicnus philipensis (spotbilled pelican), Phalacrocorax carbo
(Large cormorant), Phalacrocorax niger (Little cormorant), Ardea cinera (Grey Heron), Ciconia ciconia (White
stork), Ciconia nigra (Black stork), Threskiornis aethiopica (White Ibis), Gyps indicus (India Longbilled
Vulture), Pandion haliatus (Osprey), Gallus gallus (Red jungle Fowl), Grus antigone (Sarus Crane), Amaurornis
phoenicurus (white Breasted water hen) and Ninox scutulata (Brown Hawk owl) etc.;
AND WHEREAS the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and the adjoining area harbors plants species including
Terminalia alata (Asna), Lagerstroemia parviflora (Asidha), Adina cordifonia (Haldu), Mitragyna parviflora (Faldu),
Gmelina arborea (Gamhar), Holoptelea integrifolia (Kanju), Acacia catechu (Khair), Pterocarpus marsupium (Bija
sal), Kydia calycina (Poola), Lannea coromandelica (Jhingan), Toona ciliata (Toon). Shurbs like Murraya koenigii
(Kath neem), Grewia hirsuta (Van Tulsi), Mallotus phillipensis (Rohini). Grasses like Phragmites karka (Narkul),
Cynodon dactylon (Doob), Vetiveria zizanioides (Khas khas), Erianthus munja (Moonj) etc.;
AND WHEREAS it is necessary to conserve and protect the area, extent and boundary which is specified in
paragraph 1 of this notification around the protected areas of Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary which forms core area of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and other buffer areas as Eco-sensitive
zone from ecological, environmental and biodiversity point of view and to prohibit industries or class of industries and
their operations and processes in the said Eco-Sensitive Zone;
NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub section (1) and clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-
section (2) and sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule
(3) of Rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government hereby notifies the area to an extent
of one kilometre around the boundary of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in the State of Uttar Pradesh as the Dudhwa Tiger
Reserve Eco-sensitive Zone (herein after referred to as the Eco-sensitive Zone) details of which are as under, namely: -
1. Extent and boundaries of Eco-sensitive Zone. – (1) the extent of Eco-Sensitive Zone shall be unform one
kilometre around the boundary of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary and
Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary) and will also cover the whole buffer area around the core irrespective of its extent
from the protected area. The proposed Eco-sensitive zone will comprise of an area of 1349.02 square kilometre.
(2) The boundary description of Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure- I.
(3) The maps of the Eco-Sensitive Zone along with boundary details are appended as Annexure-II A, Annexure-II B,
Annexure- II C and Annexure- II D.
(4) The geo-coordinates of the protected area and its Eco-sensitive Zone are appended as Annexure-III.
(5) The list of 178 villages falling within the Eco-sensitive Zone is appended as Annexure-IV.
2. Zonal Master Plan for Eco-Sensitive Zone. –
(1) The State Government shall, for the purpose of the Eco-sensitive Zone, prepare a Zonal Master Plan, within a period
of two years from the date of publication of final notification in the Official Gazette, in consultation with local
people and adhering to the stipulations given in this notification for approval of the competent authority in the State.
(2) The Zonal Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be prepared by the State Government in such manner as is
specified in this notification and also in consonance with the relevant Central and State laws and the guidelines
issued by the Central Government, if any.
(3) The Zonal Master Plan shall be prepared in consultation with the following Departments of the State Government,
for integrating the ecological and environmental considerations into the said plan:
i. Environment;
ii. Forest and Wildlife;
iii. Urban Development;
iv. Rural Development;
v. Tourism;
vi. Revenue;
vii. Agriculture;
viii. Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board;
ix. Irrigation and Flood Control;
x. Municipality and Panchayati Raj;
xi. Public Works Department.
(4) The Zonal Master Plan shall not impose any restriction on the approved existing land use, infrastructure and
activities, unless so specified in this notification and the Zonal Master Plan shall factor in improvement of all
infrastructure and activities to be more efficient and eco-friendly.
(5) The Zonal Master Plan shall provide for restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies,
management of catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture
conservation, needs of local community and such other aspects of the ecology and environment that need attention.
(6) The Zonal Master Plan shall demarcate all the existing worshipping places, villages and urban settlements, types
and kinds of forests, agricultural areas, fertile lands, green area, such as, parks, horticultural areas, orchards, lakes
and other water bodies with supporting maps giving details of existing and proposed land use features.
(7) The Zonal Master Plan shall regulate development in Eco-sensitive Zone and adhere to prohibited, regulated
activities listed in Table in paragraph 4 and also ensure and promote eco-friendly development for livelihood
security of local communities.
(8) The Zonal Master Plan shall be co-terminus with the Regional Development Plan.
(9) The Zonal Master Plan so approved shall be the reference document for the Monitoring Committee for carrying out
its functions of monitoring in accordance with the provisions of this notification.
3. Measures to be taken by the State Government. -The State Government shall take the following measures for
giving effect to the provisions of this notification, namely:-
(1) Land use.-
(a) Forests, horticulture areas, agricultural areas, parks and open spaces earmarked for recreational purposes in
the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be used or converted into areas for major commercial or major residential
complex or industrial activities.
Provided that the conversion of agricultural and other lands, for the purpose other than that specified at
part (a) above, within the Eco-sensitive Zone may be permitted on the recommendation of the Monitoring
Committee, and with the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and
other rules and regulations of Central/State Government as applicable and vide provisions of this Notification,
to meet the residential needs of the local residents such as:
i. Widening and strengthening of existing roads and construction of new roads;
ii. Construction and renovation of infrastructure and civic amenities;
iii. Small scale industries not causing pollution;
iv. Cottage industries including village industries; convenience stores and local amenities supporting eco-
tourism including home stay; and
v. Promoted activities given under paragraph 4.
Provided further that no use of tribal land shall be permitted for commercial and industrial development
activities without the prior approval of the competent authority under Regional Town Planning Act and other
rules and regulations of State Government and without compliance of the provisions of Article 244 of the
Constitution or the law for the time being in force, including the Scheduled Tribes and other Traditional Forest
Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 (2 of 2007):
Provided also that any error appearing in the land records within the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be corrected
by the State Government, after obtaining the views of Monitoring Committee, once in each case and the
correction of said error shall be intimated to the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change:
Provided also that the above correction of error shall not include change of land use in any case except as
provided under this sub-paragraph.
(b) Efforts shall be made to reforest the unused or unproductive agricultural areas with afforestation and habitat
restoration activities.
(2) Natural water bodies.– The catchment areas of all natural springs/rivers/ channels shall be identified and plans
for their conservation and rejuvenation shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and the guidelines shall be
drawn up by the State Government in such a manner as to prohibit development activities at or near these areas
which are detrimental to such areas.
(3) Tourism or Eco-tourism.-
a) All new eco-tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-Sensitive Zone shall
be as per the Tourism Master Plan for the Eco-sensitive Zone;
b) the Eco-Tourism Master Plan shall be prepared by State Department of Tourism in consultation with State
Departments of Environment and Forests;
c) the Tourism Master Plan shall form a component of the Zonal Master Plan;
d) the Tourism Master Plan shall be drawn based on the study of carrying capacity of the Eco-Sensitive Zone;
e) The activities of eco-tourism shall be regulated as under, namely:-
(i) new construction of hotels and resorts shall not be allowed within one kilometer from the boundary
of the protected area or upto the extent of the Eco-Sensitive Zone, whichever is nearer:
Provided that beyond the distance of one kilometre from the boundary of the protected area till
the extent of the Eco-Sensitive Zone, the establishment of new hotels and resorts shall be allowed
only in pre-defined and designated areas for eco-tourism facilities as per Tourism Master Plan;
(ii) all new tourism activities or expansion of existing tourism activities within the Eco-Sensitive Zone
shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Government in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the eco-tourism guidelines issued by the National Tiger
Conservation Authority (as amended from time to time) with emphasis on eco-tourism, eco-education
and eco-development;
(iii) until the Zonal Master Plan is approved, development for tourism and expansion of existing tourism
activities shall be permitted by the concerned regulatory authorities based on the actual site specific
scrutiny and recommendation of the Monitoring Committee and no new hotel, resort or commercial
establishment construction shall be permitted within Eco-Sensitive Zone area.
(4) Natural heritage.– All sites of valuable natural heritage in the Eco-sensitive Zone, such as the gene pool reserve
areas, rock formations, waterfalls, springs, gorges, groves, caves, points, walks, rides, cliffs, etc. shall be identified
and a heritage conservation plan shall be drawn up for their preservation and conservation as a part of the Zonal
Master Plan.
(5) Man-made heritage sites.- Buildings, structures, artefacts, areas and precincts of historical, architectural,
aesthetic, and cultural significance shall be identified in the Eco-sensitive Zone and heritage conservation plan for
their conservation shall be prepared as part Zonal Master Plan.
(6) Noise pollution.– Prevention and Control of noise pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in
accordance with Noise Pollution (Regulation And Control) Rules, 2000 under the Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 and as amended from time to time.
(7) Air pollution.- Prevention and control of air pollution in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be complied with in
accordance with the provisions of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (14 of 1981) and rules
made thereunder and amendments thereto.
(8) Discharge of effluents.- Discharge of treated effluent in Eco-sensitive Zone shall be in accordance with the
provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (6 of 1974) Environmental (Protection)
Act, 1986 and rules made thereunder or standards stipulated by State Government whichever is more stringent.
(9) Solid wastes.- Disposal and Management of solid wastes shall be as under:-
a) The solid waste disposal and management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with
the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and published by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number S.O. 1357 (E), dated the 8th April, 2016
and as amended from time to time; the inorganic material may be disposed in an environmental acceptable
manner at site identified outside the Eco-sensitive Zone.
b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Solid wastes in conformity with the existing rules
and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.
(10) Bio-medical waste.– Bio medical waste management shall be as under:
a) The bio-medical waste disposal in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out in accordance with the Bio-
Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide Notification number GSR 343 (E), dated the 28th March, 2016,
as amended from time to time.
b) Safe and Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Bio-medical wastes in conformity with the existing
rules and regulations using identified technologies may be allowed within Eco-Sensitive Zone.
(11) Plastic waste management.- The Plastic Waste Management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as
per the provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 340(E), dated the 18th
March, 2016, as amended from time to time.
(12) Construction and demolition waste management.– The Construction and Demolition Waste Management in
the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the Construction and Demolition Waste
Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change vide notification number G.S.R. 317(E), dated the 29th March, 2016, as amended from time to
time.
(13) E-waste.- The E- Waste Management in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be carried out as per the provisions of the
E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 published by the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest
and Climate Change and as amended from time to time.
(14) Vehicular traffic.– The vehicular movement of traffic shall be regulated in a habitat friendly manner and specific
provisions in this regard shall be incorporated in the Zonal Master Plan and till such time as the Zonal Master plan
is prepared and approved by the Competent Authority in the State Government, the Monitoring Committee shall
monitor compliance of vehicular movement under the relevant Acts and the rules and regulations made thereunder.
(15) Vehicular pollution.– Prevention and control of Vehicular Pollution shall be complied with in accordance with
applicable laws. Efforts to be made for use of cleaner fuel for example CNG, LPG, etc.
(16) Industrial units.-
a) On or after the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, no new polluting industries shall be
permitted to be set up within the Eco-sensitive Zone.
b) Only non-polluting industries shall be allowed within ESZ as per classification of Industries in the
Guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board in February 2016 as amended from time to time,
unless so specified in this notification. In addition, non-polluting cottage industries shall be promoted.
(17) Protection of hill slopes.- The protection of hill slopes shall be as under:
(a) The Zonal Master Plan shall indicate areas on hill slopes where no construction shall be permitted.
(b) No construction on existing steep hill slopes or slopes with a high degree of erosion shall be permitted.
4. List of activities prohibited or to be regulated within the Eco-sensitive Zone.-
All activities in the Eco sensitive Zone shall be governed by the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(29 of 1986) and the rules made there under and other notifications, laws and Acts of the Government of India pertaining
to environment, forests and wildlife, in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest, vide number 1533(E), dated
the 14th September, 2006 and laws for the time being in force in the manner and as amended from time to time specified
in the Table below, namely
TABLE
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| S. No.| Activity | Description |
| (1) | (2) | (3) |
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| | | **A. Prohibited Activities** |
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| 1. | Commercial Mining, stone quarrying and | (a) All new and existing (minor and major minerals), stone |
| | crushing units. | quarrying and crushing units shall be prohibited with |
| | | immediate effect except for meeting the domestic needs |
| | | of bona fide local residents including digging of earth for |
| | | construction or repair of houses within Eco-sensitive Zone; |
| | | |
| | | (b) The mining operations shall be carried out in |
| | | accordance with the order(s) of the Hon'ble Supreme Court |
| | | dated dated the 4th August, 2006 in the matter of T.N. |
| | | Godavarman Thirumulpad Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.202 of |
| | | 1995; dated the 21st April, 2014 in the matter of Goa |
| | | Foundation Vs. UOI in W.P.(C) No.435 of 2012; and IA |
| | | No. 1000 of 2003 dated the 03rd June, 2022. IA No. |
| | | 131377 of 2022, judgment dated the 26th April, 2023 and |
| | | the 28th April, 2023 and subsequent judgment dated the |
| | | 23rd July 2025 in I.A Nos. 162023, 162034, 162154 and |
| | | 162155 of 2025 or any further orders regarding mining. |
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| 2. | Setting of industries causing pollution | Establishement of new and expansion of existing polluting |
| | (Water, Air, Soil, Noise, etc.). | industries in the Eco-sensitive Zone shall not be permitted.|
| | | Pollution prevention technologies and noise barriers |
| | | should be installed by existing industries. |
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| 3. | Establishment of major hydroelectric | Prohibited. |
| | project. | |
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| 4. | Use or production or processing of any | Prohibited. |
| | hazardous substances. | |
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| 5. | Discharge of untreated effluents in | Prohibited. |
| | natural water bodies or land area. | |
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| 6. | Setting of new saw mills. | No new or expansion of existing saw mills shall be |
| | | permitted within the Eco-sensitive Zone. |
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| 7. | Setting up of brick kilns. | Prohibited |
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| 8. | Commerical Use of firewood | Prohibited |
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| | | **B. Regulated Activities** |
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| 9. | Commercial establishment of hotels and | No new commercial hotels and resorts shall be permitted |
| | resorts. | within one kilometer of the boundary of the protected |
| | | area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive Zone, whichever |
| | | is nearer, except for small temporary structures for eco- |
| | | tourism activities; |
| | | |
| | | Provided that, beyond one kilometer from the boundary |
| | | of the protected area or upto the extent of Eco-sensitive |
| | | Zone whichever is nearer, all new tourist activities or |
| | expansion of existing activities shall be in conformity |
| | | with the Tourism Master Plan and guidelines as applicable. |
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| 10. | Construction activities. | (a) New commercial construction of any kind shall not be |
| | | permitted within one kilometer from the boundary of the |
| | | protected area or upto extent of the Eco-sensitive Zone, |
| | | whichever is nearer: |
| | | |
| | | Provided that, local people shall be permitted to |
| | | undertake construction in their land for their use |
| | | including the activities mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) |
| | | of paragraph 3 as per building bye-laws to meet the |
| | | residential needs of the local residents. |
| | | |
| | | Provided further that the construction activity related |
| | | to small scale industries not causing pollution shall be |
| | | regulated and kept at the minimum, with the prior |
| | | permission from the competent authority as per applicable |
| | | rules and regulations, if any. |
| | | (b) Beyond one kilometre it shall be regulated as per |
| | | the Zonal Master Plan. |
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| 11. | Small scale non-polluting industries. | Non-polluting industries as per classification of |
| | | industries issued by the Central Pollution Control Board |
| | | in February 2016, as amended from time to time and |
| | | non-hazardous, small-scale and service industry, |
| | | agriculture, floriculture, horticulture or agro-based |
| | | industry producing products from indigenous materials |
| | | from the Eco-sensitive Zone shall be permitted by the |
| | | competent Authority. |
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| 12. | Felling of Trees. | (a) There shall be no felling of trees on the forest or |
| | | Government or revenue or private lands without prior |
| | | permission of the competent authority in the State |
| | | Government. |
| | | (b) The felling of trees shall be regulated in accordance |
| | | with the provisions of the concerned Central or State Act |
| | | and the rules made there under. |
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| 13. | Collection of Forest produce or Non- | Regulated under applicable laws. |
| | Timber Forest Produce (NTFP). | |
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| 14. | Erection of electrical and communication | Regulated under applicable law (Underground cabling may be |
| | towers and laying of cables and other | promoted). |
| | infrastructures. | |
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| 15. | Infrastructure including civic amenities. | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the |
| | | applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines. |
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| 16. | Widening and strengthening of existing | Shall be done with mitigation measures, as per the |
| | roads and construction of new roads. | applicable laws, rules and regulations available guidelines. |
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| 17. | Under taking other activities related to | Regulated under applicable laws |
| | tourism like over flying the ESZ area by | |
| | hot air balloon, helicopter, drones, | |
| | Microlites, etc. | |
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| 18. | Protection of Hill Slopes and river banks | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 19. | Movement of vehicular traffic at night. | Regulated for commercial purpose under applicable laws. |
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| 20. | Establishment of large-scale commercial | Regulated as per the applicable laws except for meeting |
| | livestock and poultry farms by firms, | local needs. |
| | corporate and companies. | |
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| 21. | Discharge of treated waste water/effluents| The discharge of treated waste water/effluents shall be |
| | in natural water bodies or land area. | avoided to enter into the water bodies. Efforts to be made |
| | | for recycle and reuse of treated wastewater. Otherwise |
| | | the discharge of treated waste water/effluent shall be |
| | | regulated as per applicable laws. |
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| 22. | Commercial extraction of surface and ground| Regulated under applicable law. |
| | water. | |
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| 23. | Open Well, Bore Well etc. for agriculture | Regulated under applicable law. |
| | or other usage. | |
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| 24. | Solid Waste Management. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 25. | Introduction of Exotic species. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 26. | Eco-tourism. | Regulated under applicable laws. |
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| 27. | Commercial Sign boards and hoardings. | Regulated under applicable laws |
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| 28. | Use of polythene bags | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
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| 29. | Fencing of premises of hotels and lodges | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
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| 30. | Air, vehicular and noise pollution | Regulated as per the applicable laws. |
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| | | **C. Promoted Activities** |
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| 31. | Rain water harvesting. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 32. | Organic farming. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 33. | Adoption of green technology for all | Shall be actively promoted. |
| | activities. | |
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| 34. | Cottage industries including village | Shall be actively promoted. |
| | artisans, etc. | |
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| 35. | Use of renewable energy and fuels. | Bio gas, solar light etc. to be actively promoted. |
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| 36. | Agro-Forestry. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 37. | Plantation of Horticulture and Herbals. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 38. | Use of eco-friendly transport. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 39. | Skill Development. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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| 40. | Restoration of Degraded Land/Forests/ | Shall be actively promoted. |
| | Habitat. | |
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| 41. | Environmental Awareness. | Shall be actively promoted. |
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5(a). Monitoring Committee for Monitoring the Eco-Sensitive Zone Notification.- There shall be a committee to be
known as Monitoring Committee constituted by the Central Government which shall comprise of the following persons
specified in the Table below, namely: -
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| S.No. | Constituent of the Monitoring Committee | Designation |
+=======+=================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================+===========================+
| 1. | Divisional Commissioner, Lucknow | Chairman, ex-officio; |
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| 2. | District Collectors of concerned districts | Members, ex-officio; |
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| 3. | Executive Engineer, Public Work Department of concerned districts | Members, ex-officio; |
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| 4. | A representative of a Non-governmental organization working in the field of environment or wildlife (including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh from time to time every three years | Member |
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| 5. | An expert in the area of ecology and environment from a reputed University or Institution to be nominated by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh from time to time every three years. | Member |
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| 6. | District Officer, Town and Country Planning Department | Member, ex-officio; |
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| 7. | Chief Development Officer of concerned districts | Member, ex-officio; |
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| 8. | A Representative from Uttar Pradesh State Biodiversity Board | Member, ex-officio; |
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| 9. | Regional officer, Uttar Pradesh State Pollution Control Board of concerned districts | Member, ex-officio; |
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| 10. | Field Director, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Lakhimpur-Kheri | Member Secretary, |
| | | ex officio; |
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5(b). Sub Monitoring Committee.– As the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve spreads in four districts namely, Lakhimpur-
Kheri, Bahraich, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur, district level sub-committee shall be constituted by the State
Government in each district. Each sub-committee shall be headed by the respective District Magistrate and include
the other concerned departments, district level officials and expert members as mentioned in paragraph 5(a) above,
to oversee matters pertaining to the respective district.
6. Functions of Monitoring Committee.-
(1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the actual site-specific conditions scrutinise, the activities covered
in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and
Forest, vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone,
except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, and referred to the Central
Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or the State Environment Impact
Assessment Authority, as the case maybe, for prior environmental clearances under the provisions of the said
notification.
(2) The activities not covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry
of Environment and Forests vide number S.O. 1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006 and falling in the Eco-
sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be
scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the
concerned Regulatory Authorities.
(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the concerned Collector or the concerned Deputy
Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this notification.
(4) The Monitoring Committee may invite representative or expert from concerned Department, representative from
industry associations or concerned stakeholders to assist in its deliberations depending on the requirements on
case-to-case basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the period up to the
31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State in pro-forma
specified in Annexure-V, appended to this notification.
(6) The Central Government may give such directions in writing, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring Committee for
effective discharge of its functions.
7. Additional measures: - The Central Government and State Government may specify additional measures, if any,
for giving effect to provisions of this notification.
8. Orders, Supreme Court, etc:- The provisions of this notification shall be subject to the orders, if any passed or to
be passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India or High Court or the National Green Tribunal.
[F. No. 25/01/2023-ESZ]
Dr. S. KERKETTA, Scientist-'G'
ANNEXURE- I
Boundary Description of the Eco-sensitive zone around Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
North:-
Indo-Nepal international boundary from pillar number 172 to Pillar number 171
along the Singhara beat and Bammanpur Bhagirath beat which is interspersed with
Sharda River
East:-
In Katarniaghat Wildilfe Sanctuary, the Kanda beat along the Indo-Nepal boundary
and disconnected with Kakraha, Hansulia West beats which are contiguous and
further separted from the Chandajhar beat of Kakraha range.
South:-
In Buffer Division (North Kheri), Ramlok beats separated by Saryu River along the
district boundary of Lakhimpur-Kheri and Bahraich. This goes further east to the
Balsinghpur beat of the Motipur buffer range of Katarniaghat Wildilfe Sanctuary.
West:-
In Buffer Division (North Kheri), from Singhara beat on the Indo-Nepal boundary
to Bammanpur Bhagirath beat, Bailaha beat, Chandiya Hazara beat, Kabeerganj
ANNEXURE-II A
Map showing Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and its Eco-sensitive Zone
MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE (1 KM) ON GOOGLE EARTH IMAGE OF DUDHWA TIGER RESERVE, LAKHIMPUR KHERI, UTTAR PRADESH
North Kheri Buffer Zone
Dudhwa National Park
Katarniyaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Legend
Adjacent District Boundary
District Boundary
Division Boundary
Range Boundary
Core Zone
Buffer Cum Ecosensitive Zone
Ecosensitive Zone of Core Area
Tribal Habitation
ESZ Geocoordinate
Buffer Zone Geocoordinate
Protected Area (PA) Geocoordinate
ANNEXURE-II B
Toposheet map of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and its Eco-sensitive Zone
TOPOSHEET MAP OF ECO-SENSITIVE ZONE (1 KM ) IN DUDHWA TIGER RESERVE, LAKHIMPUR KHERI, UTTAR PRADESH
North Kheri Buffer Zone
Dudhwa National Park
Katarniyaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary
Legend
Adjacent District Boundary
District Boundary
Division Boundary
Range Boundary
Core Zone
Buffer Cum Ecosensitive Zone
Ecosensitive Zone of Core Area
Tribal Habitation
ESZ Geocoordinate
Buffer Zone Geocoordinate
Protected