Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has called on the Kerala government to formulate a plan for an eco-sensitive zone in response to the devastating landslides in Wayanad. As rescue operations continue, Yadav criticized local authorities for allowing illegal habitation and mining in protected areas, suggesting that these actions contributed to the disaster. He emphasized the need for a structured plan and report to address the ongoing environmental concerns.
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- Union Minister Bhupender Yadav has urged the Kerala government to create a plan for an eco-sensitive zone following landslides in Wayanad.
- Yadav criticized the local government for enabling illegal human habitation and mining activities in protected areas.
- He claimed that these activities were conducted under the guise of local political protection.
- A committee led by former Director General of Forests Sanjay Kumar has been formed to address the issue.
- Yadav believes that the Kerala government has neglected the committee’s recommendations and report.
- He stressed that illegal habitation and mining in eco-sensitive zones must cease.
- The ongoing rescue and relief operations in Wayanad have entered their seventh day.
- The death toll from the landslides in Chooralmala and Mundakkai stands at 308 as of August 2.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, launched on World Environment Day, has gained significant traction with over 26 crore entries.
- The campaign aims to raise environmental awareness and foster a sense of responsibility towards Mother Earth.
