Pune - The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, in partnership with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), successfully hosted the 6th edition of the Law, Economics, and Policy Conference from 16th February to 18th February 2024, in
Then came the changes last year, which, according to petitioners who challenged the law, if allowed to operate, would result in declassification of over 197,000 square kilometres of forests | Latest News India
The Supreme Court on Monday (February 19) passed an interim order directing that States and Union Territories must act as per the definition of "forest" laid down in the 1996 judgment in T.N.
The Indian government has assured the Supreme Court that amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Act will not affect the definition of forests or dilute conservation efforts. The response came after petitions challenged the amendments, which include provisions for zoos and safaris in forests. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change stated that these activities would be located in degraded forest areas and would raise awareness of conservation and provide livelihood opportunities for local communities. The court will hear the matter on 19 February. | Latest News India