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Page 3 - Forest Land

How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk

The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 prohibits the use of any forest land for non-forest activities

How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk
Updated On : 27 Jul 2019 | 11:53 AM IST

Over 15 lakh acres of forest land in India under encroachment

According to data, Madhya Pradesh tops the list with 5.34 lakh acres of forest area under encroachment as of March 2016.

Over 15 lakh acres of forest land in India under encroachment
Updated On : 10 May 2016 | 9:12 PM IST

Row over forest land status may snap mining operations in Odisha

The deputy director of mines in respective circles has issued clear instructions to lessees to stop transportation of minerals in case they fail to obtain prior approval of the central government under Forest (Conservation) Act

Row over forest land status may snap mining operations in Odisha
Updated On : 23 Feb 2016 | 6:38 PM IST