Shola grasslands in Western Ghats Source:Wikipedia
Drinking Water
37% of the Western Ghats to be eco-sensitive
Policy matters this week: One-third of the Western Ghats declared eco-sensitive zone, Narmada canals' water to go to industry and the government to construct godowns for food grains under MNREGA.
37% of the Western Ghats "ecologically sensitive"
Gujarat government diverts Narmada water for industry
Government to spend Rs. 450 crores for godowns under MNREGA
Ministry employs choppers to map aquifers
Stop construction in wetlands: Bombay HC
This is a weekly roundup of policy matters from October 14-20. Also read last week's news roundup.