Rajasthan prohibits felling of khejri trees after 11-day protests
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चर्चा में क्यों
The Rajasthan government imposed a statewide ban on felling khejri trees following an 11-day protest by the Bishnoi community and saints against deforestation for solar power projects.
पृष्ठभूमि
The Rajasthan government announced the ban after protests led by Swami Sachchidanand and supported by former CMs Ashok Gehlot and Vasundhara Raje. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stated a new law to protect the khejri tree will be introduced during the State Assembly's budget session.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- पर्यावरणKhejri tree: Subject of a statewide felling ban in Rajasthan.
- स्थानBikaner: Location where the 11-day protest by the Bishnoi community took place.
- तथ्यThe ban was imposed following allegations of deforestation specifically for solar power projects.
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the conflict between large-scale renewable energy infrastructure and the preservation of indigenous biodiversity and cultural heritage in India.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Ecological trade-off: Balancing carbon-neutral energy goals with the preservation of local flora and biodiversity.
- Community rights: The role of indigenous and local communities in advocating for environmental conservation against industrial projects.
- Legislative framework: The necessity of specific state-level protections for culturally significant species like the Khejri tree.
कीवर्ड: Biodiversity conservation · Renewable energy conflict · Community-led advocacy · Ecological preservation · Sustainable development
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