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Karnataka Opposes Kasturirangan Report on Western Ghats ESA
✍️ Vajiram & Ravi
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 04:02 PM
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The Karnataka government has publicly opposed the Kasturirangan Report on the Western Ghats Environmental Status Assessment, citing concerns over its impact on development and local livelihoods.
The Karnataka state government has formally opposed the Kasturirangan Report on the Western Ghats Environmental Status Assessment (ESA). The report, prepared by former ISRO chief scientist Dr. V. Kasturirangan, outlines conservation measures for the ecologically sensitive region.
Officials argue that the recommendations could impose significant restrictions on development projects and adversely affect local livelihoods. They contend that the report does not sufficiently balance environmental protection with economic growth.
Karnataka has called for a review of the report and urged the central government to consider alternative approaches that safeguard the Western Ghats while allowing sustainable development.
Officials argue that the recommendations could impose significant restrictions on development projects and adversely affect local livelihoods. They contend that the report does not sufficiently balance environmental protection with economic growth.
Karnataka has called for a review of the report and urged the central government to consider alternative approaches that safeguard the Western Ghats while allowing sustainable development.