No-construction zone around Okhla Bird sanctuary reduced

The Environment Ministry has sought the opinion of states on the National Green Tribunal order against buildings in Greater Noida. The Environment Ministry has sought the opinion of UP, Delhi and Haryana governments for notifying an eco-sensitive zone around the Okhla Bird Sanctuary. The Ministry is mooting a 2-km radius eco-sensitive zone as opposed to the 10-kilometer radius zone proposed by the Green Tribunal. It has directed states to submit the land survey report in 15 days.