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Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India.

The park — named for the hunter and conservationist Jim Corbett who played a key role in its establishment — was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park.

Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand the park acts as a protected area for the endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative.