Development in Kaziranga is tightly controlled to balance human needs with wildlife conservation.
* **Elevated Corridor Project**: The Government of India has approved a 35-kilometer elevated highway over NH-715 (formerly NH-37) to allow the safe passage of animals underneath during the flood season. This is the most significant infrastructure project in the region's history. * **Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ)**: Strict enforcement of the ESZ limits heavy industry, commercial mining, and large-scale polluting activities within a designated radius of the park. * **Tourism Infrastructure**: Plans are underway to develop sustainable tourism hubs further away from the core zones to reduce pressure on Kohora and Bagori, including the promotion of river tourism on the Brahmaputra. * **Anti-Poaching Tech**: Continuous upgrades to anti-poaching infrastructure, including thermal drones, camera traps, and electronic eyes (e-Eye) surveillance systems.
