Protected areas shrinking amid rising development pressure, warns wildlife conservationist Ranjitsinh
Conservationist Ranjitsinh has warned that India's network of protected wildlife zones is contracting as infrastructure projects and urban expansion intensify. He cites recent data showing a decline in forest cover within reserves and increased encroachment for mining, roads, and housing. The expert urges stricter enforcement of environmental laws and greater funding to safeguard biodiversity for future generations.