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WESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …
Read MoreWhy 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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