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Source: The Print
Context: The Supreme Court has halted the construction of four dams inside Haryana’s Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, citing concerns about the negative impact on wildlife and the ecosystem.
About Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary (Yamunanagar, Haryana):
It lies within the Shivalik foothills of the Himalayas. Its name derives from the Kalesar forest and Kalesar Mahadev temple situated within its bounds. Established as a national park on December 8, 2003, it holds historical significance, having served as hunting grounds for Mughal and British rulers. The sanctuary boasts the historic Kalesar Fort, possibly constructed during Aurangzeb’s reign. Once a prime tiger habitat, the population dwindled in the late 19th century, leading to a hunting ban. Bounded by the Yamuna River to the east, it shares borders with Rajaji National Park to the northeast
