Tourists banned in Sundarbans during monsoon to safeguard breeding wildlife
"It's a rule for all core forests in West Bengal and India during this time of the year. We always maintain this rule to provide a disturbance-free environment and boost reproductive success for animals and birds. That's why we have stopped tourists there. The initiative is part of the Integrated Resources Management Plan (IRMP), promoting sustainable and long-term conservation strategies for the area," West Bengal Forest Minister Birbaha Hansda told India Today.The Sundarbans, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, estuarine crocodiles, spotted deer and over 290 species of birds. The park also boasts 219 aquatic species and 344 different kinds of plants. This is the third consecutive year of the monsoon-season ban, but with a notable update: the restriction now begins a month earlier than before.advertisementIn addition to its terrestrial inhabitants, the park is also a haven for aquatic life, with 219 species calling it home. The region's flora is equally impressive, with 344 different kinds of plants thriving in this unique ecosystem.To protect this delicate balance, the Sundarbans have implemented a monsoon-season ban for the third consecutive year, starting a month earlier than before to align with the natural rhythms of the forest's wildlife.Must Watch
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