Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area notification

Latest draft notification to notify Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive expires

Talks involving Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and an expert committee on the matter continue

Centre reissues notification on Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone amid deadlock with States

Govt. yet to resolve long-standing differences with the six Western Ghats States over the villages and regions that should be included within the zone; States apprehensive about the impact of the notification on farming, infrastructure and other development activities

Government re-issues draft notification declaring over 56 K sq km of Western Ghats as eco-sensitive area

Centre notifies 7th draft for ecological zones in Western Ghats

The Centre has released its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas. This proposal aims to protect 56,825 sq km across six Indian states. States have raised objections, primarily Kerala, citing livelihood concerns. The draft allows for phased implementation, potentially speeding up the process. This initiative follows previous attempts since 2011 to conserve the fragile region.