Earlier, for every proposal that involved more than 40 hectares of forest land, the conservator of forests of the forest circle in question...

For over two decades, the Supreme Court has consistently protected the Aravalis, banning mining and groundwater extraction. Despite repeate...

Supreme Court's expert committee manages multiple challenges, including balancing conservation and renewable electricity, amidst India's de...

Congress highlights Modi government's environmental failures, pledges reversal in June. Ramesh criticizes weakening of laws, impact on fore...

The National Environment Policy of 2006 defines an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) as areas or zones with identified environmental resources havin...

The Haryana Forest Department has sent notices to more than a dozen people for encroachment on 35 acres of protected Aravali forest land, a...

The committee comprises of senior members from the Integrated Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore, Cauvery Water Management Authority, Cauvery...

The Union Environment Ministry said it has received representations to extend the period of validity of these general approvals.

The Centre is considering a proposal which could have major implications for the forest cover in the nation’s densest forest patches.

The animals were released in the STR in June.

In 2006, the National Forest Commission had recommended that each state should have its own forest policy for sustainable management of for...

Now, 35 more Maoist-affected districts will be able to divert forest land for creation of critical public utility infrastructure like schoo...

The system also relies on third-party monitoring by the accredited institutions and experts, as well as the use of remote sensing satellite...

Residents of a village near the Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Alipurduar subdivision have faced off with forest authorities, alleging the...

There will be no environment vs growth conflict if we define development in terms of human well-being.

In sharp contrast to the Centre's assertion that Vedanta Resources' proposed mining project in Orissa's Niyamgiri hills violated green and ...

The ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has proposed financial support for development of micro enterprises meant for processing for...