What is the new name of Jim Corbett National Park in 2023?
Jim Corbett National Park, located in the state of Uttarakhand, India, is a famous wildlife sanctuary that attracts tourists from all over the world. Established in 1936, it was named after the famous British hunter turned conservationist, Jim Corbett. The park is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including leopards, elephants, tigers and various species of birds. However, in 2022, the Indian government announced that the park would be renamed in recognition of the contributions made by indigenous communities in conserving the park's biodiversity. The new name of the park is "Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary." The decision to rename the park was taken after consultations with the indigenous communities living in the vicinity of the park. The park is spread over an area of 1318.54 square kilometers and is divided into five zones: Bijrani, Jhirna, Dhela, Dhikala, and Durgadevi. The park is known for its dense forests, grasslands, and rivers that ...