Mount Abu situated on an isolated plateau of Aravalli range of hills about 4000 ft.above sea level is one of the prettiest hill stations in India.
Mount Abu To Developed As Eco-Sensitive Zone
Mount Abu Hill Station will be a Eco-sensetive Zone
The Union environment ministry has recently declared Mount Abu an Eco-sensitive zone. This mandates eco-friendly measures for all, including locals and visiting tourists. The Centre on June 25 passed a notification to this effect, under which several restrictions will be imposed in and around Mount Abu to protect the area from ecological degradation.
The eco-sensitive zone covers the entire area of the notified urban area limit, including Mount Abu municipal limits and adjoining forest block areas.
All activities in the forest block areas shall be governed by the provisions of the Rajasthan Forest Act, 1953 and the Forests (Conservation) Act, 1980 (69 of 1980) and all the activities in the Protected Areas (Sanctuary) shall be governed by the provisions of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (53 of 1972).
A zonal master plan for the eco-sensitive zone shall be prepared by the state government within two years from the date of publication of the notification and will be submitted for approval to the ministry of environment and forests.
Effects of Eco-Sensitive Zone
- Only non-polluting, non-hazardous cottage industries or agro-based industries shall be permitted in the protected area.
- New traffic regulations will also come up and there is a possibility that the entry of vehicles near tourist places will be restricted.
- No person shall use plastic carry bags within the notified area
- Restoration of denuded areas, conservation of existing water bodies including Nakki Lake, management of the catchment areas, watershed management, groundwater management, soil and moisture conservation
Mount Abu Tourist Attractions
Mount Abu is considered a summer retreat but it also has a stunning array of attractions such as the Dilwara Jain Temples, which dates back to 11th- 13th centuries makes it a popular pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan.
The Sunset Point in Mount Abu is great for catching splendid views of the sunset over the hills. The Achalgarh Fort is one of the best areas to catch views of Mount Abu. The highest point in Mount Abu is Guru Shikhar, which has a temple dedicated to the Holy Trinity.
Mount Abu is also home to the Brahma Kumaris Spiritual University & Museum, which is a popular yoga and meditation center.
