Ramalinga Reddy orders actions against illegal resorts in Eco Sensitive Zones and buffer zones
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Conservation vs Development: a GS3 case study on balancing infrastructure with biodiversity protection.
Why in news
Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy chaired the Standing Committee of the State Board for Wildlife to order actions against illegal resorts in Eco Sensitive Zones (ESZs) and buffer zones.
Background
The committee chaired by Ramalinga Reddy reviewed proposals for the Bhadra Tiger Reserve and Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary. It approved BSNL infrastructure while deciding to maintain the Bannerughatta National Park ESZ.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBhadra Tiger Reserve: A protected area where a resort proposal was deferred.
- PlaceKappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary: A site where a quarrying proposal was rejected.
- PlaceBannerughatta National Park: An area where the ESZ status was decided to be maintained.
- BodyState Board for Wildlife: The body overseeing the Standing Committee's wildlife protection actions.
Prelims practice question
Which wildlife sanctuary was the site of a rejected quarrying project as per the committee's order?
- (a)Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
- (b)Periyar Tiger Reserve
- (c)Jim Corbett National Park
- (d)Kaziranga National Park
Show answer
Answer: (a) Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary — The committee rejected a quarrying project specifically at the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing infrastructure development with the preservation of Eco Sensitive Zones and buffer zones in India's wildlife sanctuaries.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing BSNL infrastructure requirements with ecological integrity of protected zones
- Zoning constraints: Lack of comprehensive Zonal Master Plans leading to unregulated resort construction
- Enforcement gap: Difficulty in monitoring illegal commercial activities in remote buffer zones
Keywords: Eco Sensitive Zones · Buffer Zones · Wildlife Conservation · Zonal Master Plans · Sustainable Development
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