The Rajasthan government has denotified 732 hectares of land from the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, altering its boundaries to exclude areas between Hanging Bridge and Kota Barrage. While local residents and traders welcome the move, citing administrative clarity and potential for new ventures like a Chambal river cruise, environmentalists express concern over the impact on the gharial habitat. Officials state the revision aims for better conservation management by clearly defining protected zones.