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Which National Park Name Changed in India?

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In 2023, the Jim Corbett National Park will officially be renamed the Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary [1]. The park is located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state in northern India and is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The park was established in 1936 and was the first national park in India. It covers an area of 520.8 sq.km and is home to around 110 tree species, 50 species of mammals, 580 bird species, and 25 reptile species [1]. Jim Corbett National Park was named after Jim Corbett, a hunter and environmentalist who played a leading role in the establishment of the park. The park was the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative, a conservation program aimed at saving tigers and their habitats. The park has faced challenges in maintaining ecological balance due to increased visitors [3]. The reserve, formerly known as Jim Corbett National Park, is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and is a popular tourist destination due to its divers