Idukki became an epicentre of protests after Gadgil report
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Why in news
The Idukki district protests regarding the Madhav Gadgil report's recommendation to protect 37% of the Western Ghats are being revisited following the 2018 floods.
Background
The Madhav Gadgil report recommended protecting 37% of the Western Ghats. Protests in Idukki were led by the High Range Samrakshana Samiti (HRSS) and Bishop Mar Mathew Anikkuzhikattil.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceIdukki district is located in Kerala
- FactThe Gadgil report recommended protecting 37% of the Western Ghats
- PostBishop Mar Mathew Anikkuzhikattil spearheaded the HRSS protests
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between ecological conservation mandates and the socio-economic rights of local communities in ecologically sensitive zones like the Western Ghats.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-economic friction: Fear of forced evictions and land seizure by local farming communities
- Ecological degradation: Correlation between ignored Gadgil report warnings and 2018 landslide/flood disasters
- Institutional shift: Decline of religious-led advocacy in favor of neutral political stances
Keywords: Ecologically Sensitive Zones · Environmental Governance · Socio-economic rights · Disaster Resilience · Community Advocacy
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