• UGI USER
  • May 16, 2024
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COURT TO SCRUTINISE UTTARAKHAND’S FOREST FIRE RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS

Why in the news?

  • The Supreme Court decided to assess the Uttarakhand government’s response to recent forest fires, questioning if it was lackadaisical and contributed to loss of lives and forest cover.
  • The Bench, led by Justice B.R. Gavai, requested a report from the Uttarakhand Chief Secretary on the state’s readiness to combat forest fires, which have become a recurring issue in the Himalayan region.

About The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) Act:

  • The Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) was established by the Supreme Court in
  • CAMPA operates under the Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.
  • It promotes afforestation and regeneration to compensate for forest land diverted to non-forest uses.
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About The Forest Conservation Act, 1980:

  • The Forest Conservation Act, 1980 regulates deforestation, forest product transportation, and timber duties.
  • Central Government approval is required for forest land diversion to non-forest purposes.
  • Applies to forest lands recognized since 1980.

Associated Article:

https://universalinstitutions.com/ten-hour-battle-by-11-member-team-against-uttarakhand-forest-fire/