Paani Earth Foundation maps 89 villages after Karnataka legislature rejects Kasturirangan Committee report
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Ecological conservation vs. local livelihoods: a GS3 case study on Western Ghats land use policy.
Why in news
Paani Earth Foundation mapped 89 villages in Karnataka following the state legislature's rejection of the K. Kasturirangan Committee report regarding the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area.
Background
The Paani Earth Foundation mapped 54 villages in Kodagu and 35 in Udupi. The analysis was based on the Centre's July 27 draft notification which bans mining but allows agriculture and property ownership.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKodagu and Udupi are districts in Karnataka where village mapping was conducted.
- FactThe Paani Earth Foundation mapped a total of 89 villages across two districts.
- FactThe Centre's July 27 draft notification bans mining in the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area.
Prelims practice question
Which districts in Karnataka were involved in the village mapping by the Paani Earth Foundation?
- (a)Chikkamagaluru and Shimoga
- (b)Mysuru and Hassan
- (c)Kodagu and Udupi
- (d)Belagavi and Gulbarga
Show answer
Answer: (c) Kodagu and Udupi — The Paani Earth Foundation mapped 54 villages in Kodagu and 35 in Udupi.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between ecological conservation and local livelihoods in the Western Ghats, highlighting the challenges of implementing the Kasturirangan Committee recommendations.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: State legislative rejection vs. Central draft notifications on ecologically sensitive zones
- Livelihood trade-offs: Balancing mining bans with the preservation of existing agricultural rights and property ownership
Keywords: Ecologically Sensitive Area · Biodiversity Conservation · Legislative Oversight · Sustainable Development · Land Use Policy
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