Current Affairs - Environment - Discussion

Kerala has taken a significant step toward biodiversity and insect conservation by renaming the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary as the Aralam Butterfly Sanctuary. This decision recognizes the region’s exceptional diversity of butterfly species, supported by dense forests and favorable climatic conditions in the Western Ghats. Butterflies are vital pollinators and sensitive ecological indicators, making their conservation crucial for forest health. The new sanctuary status aims to protect fragile habitats, promote research, encourage eco-tourism, and involve local communities through awareness programs and sustainable livelihood initiatives, strengthening long-term ecological protection in northern Kerala.