Tamil Nadu's First Dark Sky Park

Why in News?
Tamil Nadu inaugurated its first Dark Sky Park at Kolli Hills.  

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Key Points

• Location:

  • Ariyur Shola Reserve Forest

  • Namakkal District

• Cost:

  • ₹1 crore

• Features:

  • Three advanced telescopes

  • Solar-powered infrastructure

• India's first officially recognized Dark Sky Park:

  • Pench Tiger Reserve (Madhya Pradesh)

UPSC Fact
Dark Sky Parks help reduce light pollution and promote astronomy.