Karnataka Seeks Review of Central Notification on Kasturirangan Report
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The Karnataka Legislature unanimously adopted a resolution seeking a review and necessary modifications to the Kasturirangan report. The review calls for a fresh physical survey, the formation of a high-level committee headed by a retired judge, and a one-year timeline to complete the exercise. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the seventh draft notification issued by the Centre on July 27, 2026, could not be accepted in its current form.
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The central government's draft notification covers 20,668 sq km across 10 districts and 1,449 villages. The review process involves detailed village-wise and survey-number-wise physical surveys to scientifically identify eco-sensitive areas and inhabited lands.
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