Indian MP reassures public over rejection of report to protect Western Ghats, citing local concerns.

Udupi-Chikamagaluru MP Kota Shrinivas Poojary assured the public not to panic over the rejection of the Kasturirangan Report, which proposed declaring parts of the Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive areas. The state government rejected the draft to prevent inconvenience to local populations, emphasizing the need to assess the impact on infrastructure and daily life. Officials highlighted the importance of addressing public concerns and suggested a joint survey by the revenue and forest departments to demarcate the affected areas accurately.

November 16, 2024
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