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State to exclude inhabited, agricultural areas from eco-sensitive zone
A senior minister has pledged that populated and farming regions will be exempted from proposed ecological conservation areas. The state government is preparing a detailed response to federal environmental authorities.
LSN India ·
A state minister has assured that inhabited settlements and agricultural lands will be excluded from any ecologically sensitive area (ESA) designations, addressing concerns over the potential impact on rural communities and farming activities.
The assurance comes as the state prepares to submit its formal response to the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change regarding proposed conservation measures. Officials indicated the submission will occur within the timeline specified by the central government.
The commitment to exclude populated zones and cultivated fields represents an effort to balance environmental protection with the livelihoods of local residents. State authorities have emphasized that conservation efforts will focus on genuinely pristine and uninhabited ecological areas requiring protection.
The response being prepared is expected to detail how the state intends to implement environmental safeguards while minimizing disruption to established human settlements and agricultural practices. This approach aligns with growing calls from rural stakeholders for environmental policies that do not compromise existing land use patterns and community welfare.