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13Aug 2024
WESTERN GHATS: STATES’ SUBMISSION ON ESAS TO CENTRE’S COMMITTEE BASED ON OLD SURVEYS
Why in the news? The Centre’s expert panel, tasked with determining the extent of eco-sensitive areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats, has received submissions from states based on outdated ground-truthing surveys, raising questions about the reports’ accuracy. Submissions and Concerns Extent of ESAs: The Western Ghats’ ESAs cover 56,825 square kilometres and prohibit mining, thermal …
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