Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
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12:57 IST
Lok Sabha

State Government of Rajasthan has notified Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in Jaisalmer District as Desert National Park on 4th August 1980 vide Notification No. F3(1)(73) Rev/dated 4/8/1980. It comprises of 3162 sq. kms. It has been declared National Park due to its ecological, faunal, floral, geomorphological, natural or zoological significance for the purpose of protecting, propagating, developing wildlife and its environment.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment and Forests (independent charge) Shri Jairam Ramesh in a written reply to a question by Sh. Harish Chaudhary in Lok Sabha today.