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Supreme 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 MoreIndia’s Expanding Wildlife Blueprint for Climate Resilience Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 : Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 : Conservation Why in the News? In the context of a shifting multipolar west and evolving international relations, India’s strategic autonomy in conservation has positioned the country as a global leader in biodiversity protection. …
Read MoreHaryana’s New Definition of Forest Sparks Controversy Why in the News ? The Haryana government has notified a new definition of ‘forest’, excluding areas like agro-forestry plantations, orchards, and linear plantations. Environmentalists and retired IFS officers have criticised it for diluting forest protection under FCA, 1980 and leaving Aravallis vulnerable to encroachment and mining. Key …
Read MoreHow India’s FTAs May Impact Farm Trade and Tiger Conservation Why in the News? India is negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with the US, UK, and EU, which may lead to tariff cuts and increased market access for foreign agricultural products, potentially reshaping India’s agricultural export-import dynamics and trade surplus. This could have implications for …
Read MoreSC Panel Recommends Reforms in Tiger Reserves Why in the News? A Supreme Court-appointed expert panel, also known as the Central Empowered Committee, has recommended a ban on night tourism, stricter safari regulations, and armed protection for forest staff to safeguard India’s tiger reserves. These recommendations come in the wake of environmental violations in the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s wildlife conservation is facing severe challenges due to poor management, declining budgets, and increasing human-animal conflicts. Government policies remain reactive, while critical species suffer. A transparent public-private partnership is essential to strengthen conservation efforts and ensure accountability. Mismanagement in Wildlife Conservation: The government inaugurated Vantara, a 3,000-acre private zoo and …
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