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STATES SEEK REDUCTION OF ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS IN WESTERN GHATS

Why in the news? Three states seek reduction of Eco-Sensitive Areas in the Western Ghats to allow for developmental works. States Involved: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu. Reason: Allow developmental works. Current Situation: Original draft from 2014; latest draft set to expire. Source:researchgate About Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs): Definition: Areas within 10 km of …

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