Central Government Asked to Clarify Stance on Kasturirangan Report for Western Ghats
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What happened
On September 20, 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reaffirmed the state government's opposition to the Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats. Shivakumar stated that the state had previously rejected the recommendations, but the Union Government had sent the report back for reconsideration. The Centre has requested Karnataka to clarify its final stance on the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notifications by September 27.
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Why it matters
The implementation of the Kasturirangan Report could severely disrupt local livelihoods and farming communities. Shivakumar noted that he had visited coffee-growing and forest-fringe districts, including Chikkamagaluru, Karwar, Kodagu, and Mysuru, to discuss the potential impacts.
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Who's involved
- central governmentThe Union Government is the subject of the policy review regarding the Western Ghats.
- KarnatakaThe state government of Karnataka is involved in the policy review and is under pressure to respond to the Centre.
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