The Rajasthan government has denotified 732 hectares of land from the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary near Kota. This decision, welcomed by local residents and traders for development opportunities and relief from restrictions, alters the sanctuary's boundary from Jawahar Sagar Dam to Hanging Bridge. Environmentalists have raised concerns about the impact on biodiversity, including endangered species like gharials and river dolphins. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the move, linking it to the potential for a Chambal River cruise.