Wayanad landslides: What was Madhav Gadgil-panel report which recommended no urbanisation on Western Ghats?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: What was Madhav Gadgil-panel report which recommended no urbanisation on Western Ghats?

India TV News  

Wayanad landslides: As the devastating series of landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad district, claiming nearly 160 lives with the toll expected to rise as rescuers search through the debris, the 13-year-old Madhav Gadgil-panel report on Western Ghats is back in focus. The report has warned against activities such as indiscriminate quarrying and construction in Ecologically Sensitive Areas of the Western Ghats, including regions like Wayanad. The report recommended a complete ban on new urban development in the Western Ghats region to prevent habitat destruction and pollution. In its report, the Madhav Gadgil-led panel had proposed to categorise Ecologically Sensitive Areas and Zones across the Western Ghats. The report proposed a complete ban on new urban development in the Western Ghats region to prevent habitat destruction and pollution.

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Wayanad disaster could have been avoided if panel report had been implemented, says Gadgil
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad disaster could have been avoided if panel report had been implemented, says Gadgil

The Hindu  

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil has said that the recent man-made natural disaster in Wayanad could have been avoided if authorities had implemented his proposals for the conservation of the Western Ghats. Mr. Gadgil claimed that some attempts had been made to give an impression that his report contained unilateral observations. However, they were prepared after holding detailed discussions with village committees …

Decoding the Wayanad landslide | In Focus podcast
7 months, 1 week ago

Decoding the Wayanad landslide | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The devastating landslides in Wayanad that left over 400 dead and over 100 still missing shocked not just Kerala but the entire country. Almost immediately, a blame game began – Union Home Minister Amit Shah said adequate warning had been given to Kerala, but the government of Kerala disputes this – it said the warning came after the landslide had …

Wayanad landslides: Formation of regulatory bodies sought to rein in construction projects in hilly regions
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslides: Formation of regulatory bodies sought to rein in construction projects in hilly regions

The Hindu  

The devastating landslides in Wayanad have brought to light the critical need for stringent environmental regulations in Kerala, according to environmentalists. Environmentalists point out that despite several areas in the State being designated as ecologically sensitive zones, rampant and unregulated infrastructure development without proper environmental assessments has heightened the risk of disasters. Activists argue that the absence of robust regulatory …

Wayanad landslide: Centre issues draft to declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats eco-sensitive; some villages missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Centre issues draft to declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats eco-sensitive; some villages missing

Live Mint  

The Centre issued a fresh draft notification to declare over 56,800 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states, an Ecologically Sensitive Area. The notification, issued on July 31, came a day after the Wayanad landslides claimed around 300 lives so far, reported the PTI. Villages hit by tragedy not covered The draft notification proposes to declare 9,993.7 sq …

Wayanad landslide: Centre issues draft to declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats eco-sensitive; some villages missing
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: Centre issues draft to declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats eco-sensitive; some villages missing

Live Mint  

The Centre issued a fresh draft notification to declare over 56,800 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states, an Ecologically Sensitive Area. Villages hit by tragedy not covered The draft notification proposes to declare 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala, including 13 villages in two talukas of the landslide-hit district, as ecologically sensitive, reported PTI. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} While the …

After 200 die, Wayanad may finally get green protection
7 months, 3 weeks ago

After 200 die, Wayanad may finally get green protection

Hindustan Times  

The Union environment ministry has issued a draft notification to declare the Western Ghats an ecologically sensitive area, including villages in Wayanad, where a devastating series of landslides on July 30 killed at least 210 people, with hundreds more still missing. The proposal for the ESA classification covers six states and 59,940 square kilometres of the Western Ghats -- or …

After Wayanad Tragedy, Centre Moves Draft to Declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive
7 months, 3 weeks ago

After Wayanad Tragedy, Centre Moves Draft to Declare 57,000 Sq Km of Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive

News 18  

In the aftermath of the Wayanad tragedy, the Centre has issued a draft notification to declare around 57,000 square kilometer of Western Ghats as an ‘ecologically-sensitive area’. Centre issues draft notification to declare approximately 60,000 sq kms across 6 states, including Kerala, in western ghats as eco sensitive zonesNews18’s @AmanKayamHai_ explains the govt proposal @akankshaswarups | #NationAt5 #WayanadDisaster #Kerala pic.twitter.com/SGTvVO9Bjg …

Govt Issues 5th Draft Notification to Declare Over 56K Sq Km of Western Ghats Eco Sensitive
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Govt Issues 5th Draft Notification to Declare Over 56K Sq Km of Western Ghats Eco Sensitive

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre has issued a fifth draft notification to declare over 56,800 square kilometres of the Western Ghats across six states, including 13 villages in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad, Ecologically Sensitive Area, inviting suggestions and objections within 60 days. The draft notification proposes to declare 9,993.7 sq km in Kerala, including 13 villages in two talukas of the landslide-hit …

Wayanad landslide: NGT issues notices to Kerala, TN govt over 'exploitative' growth in hill slopes of Western Ghats
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Wayanad landslide: NGT issues notices to Kerala, TN govt over 'exploitative' growth in hill slopes of Western Ghats

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Even as rescue operations are in full swing at landslide affected Wayanad district, the southern bench of the National Green Tribunal has registered a suo moto case and issued notices to Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments for allowing 'exploitative' development in the hill slopes of Western Ghats, which are ecologically sensitive and known landslide hotspots. The notices were served …

Kerala landslide: Eco-sensitive zones along Western Ghats yet to be notified despite panels’ reviews
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala landslide: Eco-sensitive zones along Western Ghats yet to be notified despite panels’ reviews

Hindustan Times  

The eco-sensitive areas along the Western Ghats are yet to be notified by the Centre, 13 years since the first such demarcation was recommended by a panel led by eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil in 2011. The committee, which was set up by the Centre to assess the environmental sensitivity of the Western Ghats and the possible impacts of the climate …

Kerala’s Wayanad Landslide: Wayanad disaster man-made, says Madhav Gadgil, blames Kerala government for ignoring ecological recommendations
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala’s Wayanad Landslide: Wayanad disaster man-made, says Madhav Gadgil, blames Kerala government for ignoring ecological recommendations

The Hindu  

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who was the chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, has termed the disaster in Wayanad a man-made tragedy, attributing it to the Kerala government’s failure to implement crucial ecological recommendations. Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Gadgil criticised the State government for not adhering to the panel’s guidelines designed to prevent such disasters amid extreme climate …

14 years after Gadgil report, Western Ghats eco-sensitive zones yet to be notified
7 months, 3 weeks ago

14 years after Gadgil report, Western Ghats eco-sensitive zones yet to be notified

Hindustan Times  

The Western Ghats ecologically sensitive areas are yet to be notified by the Union environment ministry, 14 years after the first such demarcation was recommended by ecologist Madhav Gadgil’s committee in 2011. On July 22, the Union environment ministry informed the Lok Sabha, “In order to protect the rich biodiversity of Western Ghats, this Ministry has issued draft Notification on …

Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy

Hindustan Times  

The absence of forest cover and large trees replaced by plantation crops may have exacerbated the impact of continuous rainfall that triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left at least 36 people dead and scores injured, experts said. In addition, La Nina conditions are currently underway in the Pacific, which generally results in a stronger monsoon flow.” Koll …

Explained | The draft notification of ESA in Western Ghats and Karnataka’s stiff resistance to it
2 years, 7 months ago

Explained | The draft notification of ESA in Western Ghats and Karnataka’s stiff resistance to it

The Hindu  

Story so far: Early this month, on July 6, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change reissued the draft notification of the Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the Western Ghats. Soon after, however, legislators and ministers from Karnataka’s Western Ghats area, cutting across party affiliations, took exception to the draft notification, calling it “unscientific” and arguing that it would adversely …

Western Ghats | Restless mountains, shattered lives
3 years, 5 months ago

Western Ghats | Restless mountains, shattered lives

The Hindu  

In his preface to the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report submitted in 2011, ecologist and panel chairman Madhav Gadgil points to the degradation suffered by Kalidasa’s “charming maiden” thus: “Once the lady was adorned by a sari of rich green hues; today her mantle lies in shreds and tatters. Nearly a decade later, the reverberations of Mr. Gadgil’s warnings …

Kozhikode: Greens cry foul on ropeway plan
6 years, 3 months ago

Kozhikode: Greens cry foul on ropeway plan

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode: The Wayanad ropeway project may end up as a curse if implemented without proper environment impact study, according to Greens and whistleblowers. The Western Ghats Development Company, launched to execute the project, plans to set it up on the most ecologically sensitive spot-the top of the 9th curve of wayanad ghat road, it is pointed out. One side of …

Fighting over the Western Ghats
9 years, 7 months ago

Fighting over the Western Ghats

The Hindu  

Having completed the demarcation of Ecologically Sensitive Areas for the conservation of the Western Ghats, Kerala is in the spotlight for its efforts to balance environmental conservation with the development needs and livelihood aspirations of the people. On January 29, 2014, the Kerala Assembly witnessed noisy scenes after the Opposition demanded discussion on a motion alleging that farmers in 123 …

My report on Western Ghats being misinterpreted, says Gadgil
11 years ago

My report on Western Ghats being misinterpreted, says Gadgil

The Hindu  

The report of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, which was submitted to the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests in 2011, continues to be misinterpreted by political parties and governments in Kerala, Goa and Maharashtra, ecologist Madhav Gadgil has said. Mr. Gadgil said at a State-level convention on ‘Save the Western Ghats’ here on Sunday that although he had …

Unsettling report
11 years, 3 months ago

Unsettling report

The Hindu  

"Once the lady was adorned by a sari of rich green hues; today her mantle lies in shreds and tatters. THE office memorandum issued by the MoEF on November 16 accepting “in principle” the report of the High Level Working Group led by Dr K. Kasturirangan—the second such body constituted within a year by the Central government to make recommendations …

States asked to stop development activities in Western Ghats
11 years, 4 months ago

States asked to stop development activities in Western Ghats

The Hindu  

Environment Ministry has issued directions to six state governments prohibiting development activities including mining and quarrying in the 60,000 sq km ecologically sensitive area of Western Ghats. The ministry’s direction came weeks after it gave approval to a controversial report on Western Ghats prepared by the K Kasturirangan-led panel which recommended prohibition on development activities in 37 per cent of …

Gadgil report not mandatory for giving clearance in W Ghats: NGT
11 years, 4 months ago

Gadgil report not mandatory for giving clearance in W Ghats: NGT

Firstpost  

The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said that it is no longer mandatory for the environment ministry to refer to Gadgil panel’s report while deciding applications for clearance for projects in permissible areas of the western ghats. New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said that it is no longer mandatory for the environment ministry to refer to Gadgil …

Gadgil slams Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats
11 years, 4 months ago

Gadgil slams Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

The Hindu  

Madhav Gadgil, chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, has rolled up his sleeves and slammed the Kasturirangan report. Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats replaced the pro-people and pro-nature attitude of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel report with an autocratic approach in terms of development and ecological conservation, said Madhav Gadgil, chairman of the panel. The report had …

MoEF approves Kasturirangan panel report on Western Ghats
11 years, 5 months ago

MoEF approves Kasturirangan panel report on Western Ghats

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Environment Ministry has given approval to a report on Western Ghats prepared by K Kasturirangan-led panel which has recommended prohibition on development activities in 60,000 sq km ecologically sensitive area spread over six states. The 10-member high-level working group, headed by Kasturirangan, was constituted to examine the Western Ghats ecology expert panel report prepared under the leadership of …

Gadgil blasts govt. on Western Ghats decision
11 years, 5 months ago

Gadgil blasts govt. on Western Ghats decision

The Hindu  

The limited focus on the Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the Western Ghats, as prescribed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, will do little to halt the ongoing environmental degradation in the region, criticised eminent ecologist Madhav Gadgil. The ecologist who headed the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel also felt that the government decision reaffirmed “the process of “development by …

Western Ghats: Working group for restriction on development activities
11 years, 11 months ago

Western Ghats: Working group for restriction on development activities

Firstpost  

A crucial report on Western Ghats prepared by K Kasturirangan-led high-level working group has recommended prohibition on development activities in 60,000 sq km ecologically sensitive area spread over Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. New Delhi: A crucial report on Western Ghats prepared by K Kasturirangan-led high-level working group has recommended prohibition on development activities in 60,000 sq …

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