92 Eco-Sensitive Zones, 2 Ecologically Sensitive Areas notified in 13 states

Mar 23, 2023

"As part of the wildlife conservation strategy, in the year 2002, it was decided that an area around each protected area requires to be...

HP High Court takes Suo Motu cognizance of eco-zone degradation, puts forest road clearances on hold

Aug 20, 2026

The court observed that permissions granted under the Forest Conservation Act for road construction were facilitating access to previously remote and unpopulated eco-sensitive zones,...

SC allows Kerala's review petition seeking modification of 2022 ruling on 1km Eco-Sensitive Zone

Dec 07, 2023

On April 26 this year, the top court had modified its directions issued in the 2022 judgment to have mandatory eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of...

Similipal Tiger Reserve faces severe ecological distress due to illegal stone mining activities

Oct 26, 2025

Biodiversity Hotspot Similipal Tiger Reserve is facing severe ecological distress due to rampant illegal stone mining within its eco-sensitive and buffer zones. The Dukhra...

Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends greetings to residents of State on Himalaya Day

Sep 09, 2026

The Himalaya Day underscores the urgent necessity for eco-sensitive planning and design in Himalaya hill region.

SC says eco-sensitive zone 'essential' in protected forests, national sanctuaries

Jun 03, 2022

New Delhi [India], June 3 : The Supreme Court on Friday directed that each protected forest and national sanctuary must have an eco-sensitive zone...