[2][3] It was declared Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change through draft gazette on 4 July 2014.

[4] The extended ESZ area of sanctuary is now 393.87 square kilometres (152.07 sq mi).

[6] Eco-cottages and boating facilities will be the first to be introduced as part of the ecotourism drive according to General chief conservator of forests in 2016.

[5][7] Other notable flora include Amla, Asan, Bela, Bija, Dhaura, Gmabhari, Jamu, Kadamba, Kanchan, Kangara, Karanja, Kasi, Kendu, Kurum, Kusum, Mahul, Mango, Mundi, Phasi, Sidha, Simul and Teak.

The sanctuary has been a prime subject of multiple protests by wildlife protection groups due to heavy industrialization and government policies that are threatening the biodiversity and ecosystem.