Karnataka High Court pauses any ground-level development activities on project to covert Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate as eco-tourism hub
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Why in news
The Karnataka High Court issued an interim order halting ground-level development of the Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate in Bengaluru due to its status as a 'deemed forest' and its role in an elephant corridor.
Background
The Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate in Bengaluru is being proposed as an eco-tourism hub. The High Court noted the site's significance as a biodiversity site and part of an elephant corridor, while the Central government has not yet received a formal proposal for the project.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceRoerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka
- FactThe estate is identified as a 'deemed forest' and part of an elephant corridor
- BodyThe project was intended to be implemented under a Central government special assistance scheme for iconic tourist centers
- Act / BillThe project was alleged to violate the 1996 Act governing the estate's acquisition and transfer
For Mains
Q. Discuss the conflict between infrastructure development for tourism and the preservation of biodiversity corridors in ecologically sensitive zones.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Ecological integrity: Risk of habitat fragmentation and loss of biodiversity in 'deemed forest' zones
- Regulatory oversight: Lack of formal proposal submission to Central government for iconic tourist center schemes
Keywords: deemed forest · elephant corridor · biodiversity conservation · eco-tourism · interim order
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