Tag: #Ghats

Govt Schemes

Western Ghats cannot afford another policy dilution

A newly drafted notification seeks to establish an ecologically sensitive zone in the Western Ghats, marking a considerable shift from previous conservation strategies. The earlier plans encountered substantial pushback from political and commercial interests, resulting in diminished protection meas...

08 Aug 2026 The Times Of India

Agriculture

The Western Ghats Conservation & Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs)Debate

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01 Aug 2026 Insights Ias - Simplifying Upsc Ias Exam Preparati

Agriculture

Western Ghats conservation with science and dialogue

The Ecologically Sensitive Area debate calls for conservation that balances ecology, livelihoods, and local rights

31 Jul 2026 The Hindu

Farming Tech

Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area: 7th Draft Notification

Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area: 7th Draft Notification The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has reissued the draft notification (for the 7th time) proposing an Eco-Sensitive Area across the Western Ghats (originally 1st issued in 2014), after the previous...

30 Jul 2026 Crackittoday

Weather Forecast

Western Ghats Are Travellers’ Monsoon Paradise, But Protecting Them Is Not Easy: 4 Hurdles Explained

Western Ghats & ESA: The fresh draft was rushed out as the sixth iteration officially expired on July 27, 2026, without reaching a consensus among states. The hurdles, explained

29 Jul 2026 News 18

Farming Tech

No need to panic over Western Ghats ESA draft: Goa CM

Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji Panaji, Jul 29: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has urged people not to misinterpret the Centre's latest draft notification on the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA), assuring that there is no reason for panic as the public consultati....

29 Jul 2026 Daijiworld

Farming Tech

Centre notifies 7th draft for ecological zones in Western Ghats

The Centre has released its seventh draft notification for ecologically sensitive areas. This proposal aims to protect 56,825 sq km across six Indian states. States have raised objections, primarily Kerala, citing livelihood concerns. The draft allows for phased implementation, potentially speeding...

29 Jul 2026 The Times Of India

Agriculture

Centre reissues notification on Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone amid deadlock with States

Centre reissues Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone notification amid ongoing disputes with States over environmental and development concerns.

28 Jul 2026 The Hindu

Agriculture

What the Western Ghats map leaves out

The ESA notification draws a line between natural and cultural landscapes. The areas left outside protection are also where many people live and landslide risks are growing.

18 Jul 2026 Frontline Thehindu

Weather Forecast

Rare monsoon twist: Goa and parts of the Western Ghats see lighter rain as East India gets drenched, what travellers need to know

Monsoon activity will temporarily ease in parts of the Western Ghats over the next few days. Eastern and northeastern India, however, will experience another spell of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Rainfall is expected to intensify across parts of Karnataka and Kerala later in the week. Northwest Ind...

14 Jul 2026 The Times Of India