SC directs Jharkhand to notify Saranda Sanctuary in 3 months

The Supreme Court has ordered the Jharkhand government to designate 314 sqkm of Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary within three months. This landmark ruling protects pristine Sal trees and assures forest dwellers’ rights remain unaffected. The court criticized the state’s delays and vacillation on the sanctuary’s area, emphasizing its duty to conserve vital ecosystems.