Kerala proposes limiting Western Ghats eco-sensitive area to 8,590 square kilometres
The Kerala government has submitted recommendations to the Centre on the proposed Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area, seeking to limit the protected area in the state to 8,590 square kilometres. Environment Minister Sunny Joseph said the Assembly is expected to introduce a resolution when it next convenes.
The Kerala government has submitted recommendations to the Centre on the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area in the Western Ghats, seeking to limit the area covered in the state to 8,590 square kilometres. The Hindu reported that Environment Minister Sunny Joseph disclosed the recommendation. The available material does not explain how Kerala’s proposed boundary differs from the Centre’s proposal or identify the districts and locations that would be included.
Joseph also said the state Assembly would introduce a resolution on the issue when it next convenes. The supplied account does not give a date for the Assembly session or indicate whether the resolution has already been drafted. The recommendation places Kerala’s position before the Centre as discussions continue over the extent of the Western Ghats area that should receive special environmental protection.
No response from the central government was included in the available material. The report also does not describe the environmental, economic or administrative reasons cited by Kerala for requesting the 8,590-square-kilometre limit. It establishes the state’s recommendation and the planned Assembly action, but provides no further details on the proposal’s status.
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