Union government issues draft declaring Western Ghats eco‑sensitive zones
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Union government released the seventh draft on July 27, 2026, designating large areas of the Western Ghats as eco‑sensitive zones based on the Kasturirangan report. Residents have expressed concerns, and the government has allowed 60 days to file objections.
Covered by 1 outlet across the spectrum: 100% left, 0% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
Sources
- Fear revisits residents of Western Ghats — The Hindu (left-leaning)