Minister for Forest C P Yogeshwar told reporters here that though the state had opposed the proposal, the Centre has gone ahead with the notification.
Development efforts will be hit if these places were declared as world heritage spots and people living there would face hardship, he said.
Yogeshwar said he would discuss the issue with the Chief Minister later in the day.
BJP MLA D N Jeevaraj, who hails from Chikmagalur district, located in the Malnad region of the state, which passes through the western ghats, also opposed the UNESCO decision.
The state had last year written to the Centre that the spots falling in western ghats in Karnataka should not be declared as heritage centres.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee included India's 1600-km Western Ghats mountain chain in its list of world heritage sites recently for being one of the eight "hottest hotspots" of biological diversity.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app