Tent city along Ganga, inaugurated by PM, ‘violated’ environmental norms: NGT
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Why in news
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered the recovery of environmental compensation from a private company for establishing a 'Tent City' on the Ganga riverbed in Varanasi without prior approval.
Background
The NGT ruled that the Tent City project violated environmental laws and was established within a wildlife sanctuary. The project lacked prior development approval before implementation in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNational Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for adjudication of environmental disputes.
- PlaceVaranasi: Location of the contested Tent City project in Uttar Pradesh.
- FactThe project was found to be situated within a wildlife sanctuary.
For Mains
Q. Examine the conflict between infrastructure development for tourism and the preservation of ecological integrity in sacred river basins like the Ganga.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory oversight: Lack of prior environmental clearance for projects in ecologically sensitive zones
- Legal enforcement: Role of NGT in penalizing non-compliance with river protection laws
- Policy trade-off: Balancing tourism-led economic growth with biodiversity conservation in wildlife sanctuaries
Keywords: Environmental Compensation · Ecologically Sensitive Zones · Regulatory Compliance · Biodiversity Conservation · Sustainable Tourism
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