ENVIRONMENT · 27 June 2026

Draft notification revives the Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone

A fresh draft notification proposes flagging a large area of the Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive, restricting certain activities. The affected states have been given time to file responses.

KEY POINTS
  • Western Ghats ESZ draft notified
  • Restrictions on certain activities
  • States given time to respond
Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
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