The Government of Rajasthan has officially designated parts of its eastern desert region as a new wildlife conservation zone, focusing on preserving arid biodiversity. Covering over 1,000 square kilometers in Jaisalmer and Barmer, the zone protects habitats of endangered species like the Indian fox, desert cat, and Great Indian Bustard. The declaration restricts mining, large-scale construction, and unsustainable tourism in the zone. Forest officials have begun water-hole restoration and installing solar-powered fencing to keep predators from straying into villages. NGOs and local communities are being roped in for eco-tourism and conservation education programs. The zone will be patrolled using drones and thermal imaging cameras. Environmentalists have welcomed the move, noting that desert ecosystems are often neglected despite their ecological importance. The declaration boosts India’s protected area network and aligns with global biodiversity targets under the UN’s 30×30 conservation goal.