Supreme Court Orders Jharkhand to Declare Saranda Forest a Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Jharkhand government to declare the Saranda Forest as a wildlife sanctuary. This ruling highlights the urgent need to protect the forest’s rare biodiversity, ecological value, and tribal heritage, amidst increasing developmental pressures.The Saranda Forest, located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, spans an area of approximately 820 to 900 square kilometers. It is known as Asia’s largest natural Sal (Shorea robusta) forest and is popularly referred to as the “land of seven hundred hills” due to its undulating, hilly terrain.
