State Government to Decide on Draft Notification Declaring Western Ghats as Ecologically…
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Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state government will decide on the draft notification proposing to declare areas across the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). The Centre issued the draft notification and allowed objections to be filed until September 27. The government is currently collecting public opinions on the issue and has called a special session of the legislature to discuss the pros and cons of the K. Kasturirangan report.
From thehindu.com
Why it matters
The state government's decision will be based on the opinions of the public and elected representatives. The special session will allow legislators to discuss issues related to farmers and the elephant menace in specific areas.
From thehindu.com
Who's involved
- stateThe state government is under review regarding the draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas.