Which park among the following has been declared as the India’s first “Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures” (OECM) site ?
The Corbett National Park - Uttarakhand
The Aravalli Biodiversity Park - Haryana
The Ranthambore National Park - Rajasthan
The Bandipur National Park - Karnataka
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC SO-Steno – 2018
– An OECM is a geographically defined area other than a Protected Area, which is governed and managed in ways that achieve positive and sustained long-term outcomes for the in-situ conservation of biodiversity, with associated ecosystem functions and cultural, spiritual, socioeconomic, and other local relevant values.
– The Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a restored forest area on degraded mining land, showcasing how ecological restoration can significantly contribute to biodiversity conservation outside traditionally protected areas.