Amended Forest (Conservation) Act imperils the Northeast
GS Paper 3 Syllabus: Environment Conservation Source: TH Context: This article discusses the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, which allows forest land diversion for certain projects near India’s borders. More about the article: The article highlights opposition from states in India’s Northeast due to concerns about its impact on tribal and customary laws. …
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