Forest area
If the forest area exceeds 33 % of the total land area, then the States may now be allowed exemption from compulsory afforestation in lieu of land acquired for industry. Under the current circumstances this leeway is available to a state only if its forest area was above 50% of the total land. If a certificate [...] Continue Reading »
The Dadri wetlands in Greater Noida which has been shelter for nearly 200 species of rare birds now it has been acquired for private construction. It is a shameful act upheld by both the private developer as well for the Chief Conservator of Forests for being responsible for damaging the environment. There are complaints in [...] Continue Reading »
