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Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to exempt land within 100 km of the country's borders from the purview of the forest conservation laws and permit setting up of zoos, safaris and eco-tourism facilities in forest areas.
: Climate change is an undeniable global challenge, and India has taken up the challenge to create carbon sinks to combat its impact and this bill aligns perfectly with our nation's vision by facilitating the establishment of new forests and ...
The Lok Sabha has passed the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill despite opposition from members of parliament. The bill was referred to a joint committee and ran into objections from the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. However, the government was determined to push through a part of its legislative agenda in the post-lunch session.
The Forest Conservation (Amendment) Bill, which provides for contentious exemptions for constructions on forest land, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. | Latest News India
The forest conservation bill is part of two key bills dealing with forests and biodiversity making their way through the Parliament in the monsoon session.