State govt. issues rules to regulate development work around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
The State government has implemented new regulations for development activities around the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district. This decision follows directives from the Supreme Court regarding eco-sensitive zones and includes mandatory permissions for any forest-related activities. A committee will oversee proposals, ensuring that no new construction or commercial projects occur without prior approval.
- ▪The State government issued rules to regulate development around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary.
- ▪Special permission is required for any forest activity in the eco-sensitive zone.
- ▪A committee will monitor all proposals on a case-by-case basis.
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The State government has issued rules to regulate development works around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district.This follows Supreme Court directions on regulations in such eco sensitive zones and a circular by the State government to conduct a survey of all forest land across districts.Forest and Revenue officials have completed a forest land survey in Belagavi district.Among those surveyed is the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary and villages surrounding it. They include Chikhale, Gavase, Chapoli, Amgaon, Gavali, Pastoli, Kabnali, Kangla, Nersa and Shiroli.Deputy Commissioner Mohammed Roshan has in a release said that special permission will be mandatory for any forest activity, including development work, commercial activity or construction project, in villages falling under the…
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