Order of the National Green Tribunal (Central Zone Bench, Bhopal) in the matter of Kamal Tiwari Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/05/2025. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest and Chief Wildlife Warden, Rajasthan stated that a high level meeting to review the progress on the demarcation of Nahargarh …
Three years after the Uttarakhand flash floods, the implementation of the Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) is yet to take off. The ESZ, which is expected to ensure "sustainable development" in the highly fragile areas from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi, may get further delayed now as the Union ministry of environment and …
VC speaks on conserving sensitive areas of W Ghats Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa inaugurates the international conference on Environment, energy and ecology are the three key parameters for sustainable development. Unfortunately these three areas are under threat, said Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof K Byrappa. “Hence, it …
NEW DELHI: The "environmental Emergency" caused by one of the worst stretches of air pollution in Delhi and the northern region led National Green Tribunal to take the Centre and some states to task for inaction, as the year also it cracking the whip on airlines for dumping excreta in …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s A. Purushottam Chitrapur Vs. Union of India & Others dated 16/12/2016 regarding Yettinahole water diversion project. Counsel appearing for the State of Karnataka submits about 6000 trees have been fell/cut, however, in lieu thereof approximately 3200 trees have been …
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Eco-Sensitive Zones, 29/11/2016. The criteria for identification of Eco-Sensitive Zones, as agreed by National Board for Wildlife are as follows: Complete protection to endemic species in its entire range; Development processes not to reduce, damage or destroy the habitat of critically endangered or any …
Ahmedabad: The state government will be required to form a 13-member committee chaired by the additional chief secretary, forests and environment department for effective implementation of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ). The chief conservator of forests, wildlife circle, Junagadh will be member secretary of the committee. The state government will also …
Coimbatore: People need to return to old literature when it comes to conservation of forests, said TNAU vice-chancellor (V-C) K Ramasamy while speaking at the inaugural function of a week-long training programme for Indian Forest Service officers. He said it is old literature which gives us information on our original …
Bengaluru: The forest department's ambitious plan to open the 270-km long Great Canara Trail from Jog Falls to Castle Rock, where trekkers will be allowed to enjoy the beauty of the Ghats, seems to have hit a roadblock. Conservationists have warned the department of an ecological disaster and written to …
BHUBANESWAR: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the state government not to carry out any activities like human settlements, construction of roads, railway line, electric lines, canal and mining in highly eco-sensitive areas like government proposed elephant corridor until it gives a further order. The tribunal passed the order on …
DDA’s by-laws sought to merge green clearances with building approvals DDA's by-laws sought to merge green clearances with building approvals on the basis of MoEF notification The chairperson bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put brakes on the implementation of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) ‘Unified Building Bye-Laws’ …
The project which proposes expansion of Kesi ghat by 750 metres into the river floodplain, also involves a mechanism to clean tributaries entering the river and construct interceptor drains to counter overflow of sewer into the river. Beautification and rejuvenation work of the Yamuna riverfront in the temple town of …
Expressing concern over heightened tourist inflow in Lahaul-Spiti district once the Rohtang Pass tunnel opens for public, the National Green Tribunal has asked Himachal Pradesh government to spell out the measures it plans to take to protect the eco-sensitive zone. The NGT also directed the state government to submit "precautionary …
An NGO alleging unauthorised construction in the ecologically sensitive southern Ridge area by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek a response from the Centre and the varsity on the issue. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar issued notices to Ministry of …
The hill stations of Mahabaleshwar and Panchgani have seen illegal construction in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act despite being declared an eco-sensitive zone in 2001. THE NATIONAL Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained all construction and non-forest activity in the ‘forest alike’ areas in Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani eco-sensitive zones as part of …
After a meeting with Uttarakhand officials, the Union Environment Ministry agreed to permit 10 hydroelectric power projects of less than 25MW capacity approved prior to the date of eco-sensitive zone notification The environment ministry has agreed to “consider” the requests of Uttarakhand government and permit 10 hydroelectric power projects (HEPs) …
The National Green Tribunal’s principal bench on Wednesday directed Karnataka to take permission from the environment authority before felling any tree in the Yettinahole Irrigation Project area. The bench, headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar, also asked the Karnataka government to submit proof of planting of saplings for cutting of trees …
Tribunal asks govt. to explain steps taken to declare bird sanctuary as ESA The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has restrained the Southern Railway from carrying out any non-forest activities on its land adjoining the Mangalavanam bird sanctuary in the city, until further orders. The NGT directed the State government to …
A government panel has approved that all non-cultivable hill land, rocky and sandy areas in the ecologically sensitive Aravalis in the entire National Capital Region (NCR), including Gurgaon and Faridabad districts, will be treated as part of the mountain range, paving the way for its protection. This will also include …
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government has appealed to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reconstitute the monitoring committee which was formed to assist in the formulation of a zonal master plan for eco- sensitive zones on 100 km stretch of the Bhagirathi river - an area which encompasses 4179.59 sq km …
MYSURU: Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS) president Maruthi Manapade said that the government should drop the idea of implementing both the Kasturirangan and Madhav Gadgil committee reports. Mahapade said that the previous UPA government and the present NDA government in the name of protecting Western Ghats is evicting tribals from …
