Environment

Govt master plan to address states eco-sensitive issues

The environment master plan (EMP), being prepared by the government to secure a $ 2 million development policy loan from the World Bank, will address issues pertaining to 18 major sectors, virtually covering the whole gamut of development activities, to lay down the road map for sustainable growth of the ecologically fragile hill state.

The State Environment Department has identified the enviro

Publication Date: 
20/06/2011
Tribune (New Delhi)
Tags:
Eco Development, Shimla (D), Hydroelectricity, Sustainable Development
Wildlife

Tholpetty eco-tourism centre to be reopened

KALPETTA: The eco-tourism centre at Tholpetty near Mananthavady, a growing tourism destination under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, will be reopened for tourists on Wednesday.

The centre had been closed for tourists since June 7, 2010 on an order of the Chief Wildlife Warden.

Publication Date: 
10/05/2011
Hindu (Thiruvananthapuram)
Tags:
Kerala, Wayanad, Ecotourism, Eco Development, Sanctuaries, Wildlife Tourism
Wildlife

Letter from Jairam Ramesh to Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on actions to avoid human deaths in Corbett area

Letter from Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Environment & Forests to Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand on actions to avoid human deaths in Corbett area.

Publication Date: 
31/01/2011
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Tags:
Corbett NP, People - Animal Conflicts, Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand), Tiger, Tiger Reserves, Wildlife Act 1972, Eco Development, Wildlife
Wildlife

Changing dimensions of biodiversity conservation with stakeholders participation in India-path ahead

Creation and subsequent expansion of Protected Area (PA) network has often deprived local people of their usufruct rights and displaced communities from their traditional lands. This 'isolationist' approach has resulted in severe conflicts between local people and PA authorities.