Environment
Archived — This article has been archived. The information may be outdated.
Western Ghats in Gujarat Goa and Maharashtra to be declared eco-sensitive areas
NDTV··23 Jun
NDTV reported that the Centre will notify about 56,000 sq km as ESA based on Kasturirangan committee recommendations, banning mining, polluting industries and large construction while Kerala and Karnataka remain opposed.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Mining and polluting industries face bans in notified ESA zones.
- Kerala and Karnataka objections delay full six-state coverage.
- Biodiversity protection may restrict local development projects.
What's Happening
- Three states will get ESA notification soon.
- Kerala and Karnataka oppose the current plan.
- Kasturirangan panel recommended 37 per cent coverage.
Conservation Debate
- First ESA draft was issued in March 2014.
- Gadgil panel had recommended 64 per cent ESA.
- Western Ghats span six Indian states.
all-news
