Environment · India
Western Ghats ecological zones draft faces state objections
The Centre has issued its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats, covering 56,825 sq km across six states. States, particularly Kerala, have raised objections citing concerns over livelihoods. The draft proposes phased implementation of the ecological zones. An expert panel has been granted more time to address the ongoing deadlock.
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- Centre (2): The Indian Express, The Times of India