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Agasthyamalai Evictions and Forest Rights Crisis Syllabus: GS-2: Welfare Schemes, Issues Related to SCs & STs, Local Self Governance, Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Land Reforms Why in the News ? The Supreme Court’s recent directions on encroachments in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) have triggered concern over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act …
Read MoreDELHI HC QUESTIONS CONSTITUTION OF STANDING COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE Why in the News? High Court Hearing: The Delhi High Court questioned the Centre over the constitution of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) while hearing a PIL alleging violation of statutory provisions. Key Concern: Petitioners alleged that the …
Read MoreSupreme Court Pushes Stronger Protection For Chambal Forest Guards Why in News ? The Supreme Court directed Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan to consider granting prosecution immunity to forest guards fighting illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary. The Court also issued strict directions to strengthen surveillance and environmental protection measures, emphasizing …
Read MoreINDIA’S BIG CAT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES Why in the News? Special Events: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will organise nationwide programmes on big cat conservation ahead of the IBCA Summit 2026. Conservation Focus: The events will highlight India’s achievements in conserving Tiger, Asiatic Lion, Leopard, Snow Leopard, and Cheetah populations under the Forest Conservation …
Read MoreTHE PRIVATE FORESTRY PLAN MUST SQUARE WITH THE FOREST RIGHTS ACT Syllabus: GS 3: Forest Conservation Act and environmental clearances Land reforms in India Why in the News? The Union government has amended guidelines under the Van (Sanrakshan evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, allowing private entities to lease forest land for plantation activities. Activities earlier treated …
Read MoreTOP COURT’S GREEN GOVERNANCE, CAUSE FOR UNCERTAINTY Why in the News? The Supreme Court of India has increasingly shifted from its traditional role of judicial review to issuing forward-looking, quasi-regulatory directions in environmental cases. This trend has emerged due to regulatory failure and administrative inaction, compelling the Court to step in through tools like continuing …
Read MoreSupreme Court Moves To Protect Fragile Aravalli Range Why in the News? The Supreme Court has approved a uniform definition of the Aravalli hills, paused fresh mining leases, and endorsed key recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) to curb ecological degradation and prevent desertification of the Indo-Gangetic plains. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment …
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Saranda Forest Sanctuary Creation Why in the News ? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31,468.25 hectares of the pristine Saranda sal forest as a wildlife sanctuary, emphasising protection of biodiversity while balancing sustainable mining, and ensuring tribal rights remain unaffected. This decision aligns with India’s commitment to …
Read MoreKerala to Seek Sterilisation of Bonnet Macaques Near Forests Why in the News? Population control: Kerala Forest Department plans to undertake mass sterilisation of bonnet macaques to manage their growing population and mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Crop damage issue: Farmers near forest fringes report significant crop loss caused by monkey troops, highlighting the need for intervention. …
Read MoreRevised Green India Mission Targets Forest Restoration Why in the News ? The Centre released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India, enhancing its focus on restoring degraded ecosystems, especially in the Aravallis, Western Ghats, and Himalayas, and contributing to India’s carbon sink and climate commitments by 2030. This update aligns with …
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