Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding protecting the Higher Himalaya through eco-sensitive zones, 18/12/2023
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re: News item appearing in Current Science dated 25.10.2023 titled “Need to declare the Higher Himalaya an eco-sensitive zone” dated 18/12/2023.
The Original Application was registered on the basis of an article published in Current Science (Vol 125, No 8, October 25, 2023) which called for declaring Higher Himalaya as an eco sensitive zone. The sentiment towards protecting the Higher Himalaya through eco-sensitive zones was also found mention in the Parliament by the Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Government of India (GoI).
The NGT, December 18, 2023 directed a three member committee to submit a report. The committee would visit the site if necessary, collect relevant information, study the matter and submit a detailed factual report with all relevant materials within three months. The next listing of the matter is on April 2, 2024.