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Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone Notification
August 1 , 2026
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- The Central Government has reissued the draft notification for the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) after the previous draft expired without a final decision.
- The proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) covers 56,825.7 square kilometres across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
- The draft will remain open for public objections for 60 days before the Centre considers issuing the final notification.
- If notified, it will prohibit mining, quarrying, sand mining, new thermal power plants, certain industries, and large construction projects within the ESA.
- The proposal has remained pending since 2011 due to differences with the six States over the areas to be included and concerns about farming, infrastructure, and development activities.
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