Scientists, environmentalists, policy experts raise concerns over SC-appointed panel on Aravallis
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Why in news
Stakeholders and experts raised concerns over the composition of a Supreme Court-appointed committee tasked with reviewing the Centre's report on the Aravalli hill range.
Background
The high-powered expert committee is headed by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education. The committee is mandated to submit its report by August 31, 2024.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAravalli Range: A major mountain range in northern and India, extending across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
- BodyIndian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- FactThe committee is tasked with reviewing the Centre's report on the Aravalli hill range.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the importance of multi-disciplinary and independent expert representation in judicial oversight of ecological conservation projects in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bias: Risk of compromised objectivity when committees are dominated by serving or retired government officials.
- Expertise gap: Lack of representation from diverse fields like hydrology, wildlife, and public health in ecological assessments.
- Judicial oversight: The role of the Supreme Court in balancing administrative reports with independent scientific scrutiny.
Keywords: Ecological integrity · Multi-disciplinary approach · Judicial activism · Stakeholder consultation · Environmental governance
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