They have supported their concerns by pointing out blatant errors in the text of the Bill, therefore their desire for extra time to submit objections to the draft legislation u2014 the deadline for which expired in May u2014 for examination by the joint committee of Parliament is valid.
Source: Liberation
The Forest Conservation Act of 1980 changes that favour wanton development over enhancing the Act’s provisions for the protection and expansion of the nation’s forest cover are the major source of disagreement.
Since forests are natural carbon sinks, maintaining them is essential for preserving biodiversity, defending tribe members’ rights, and halting climate change. The country has been experiencing extreme weather occurrences over the past several years, which have been partially ascribed to the diminishing forest reserves and resulting increase in temperatures.
The current flooding scenario in the North is a prime example of how hills and plains devoid of vegetation and trees become vulnerable to erosion by surging water currents, leaving a trail of devastation.
Source: Drishti PCS
As the Bill was sent to a select committee predominately made up of BJP MPs rather than the parliamentary panel of the relevant ministries for thorough consideration, it has been noted that due procedure was not followed. Concerns regarding the destruction of forest lands for business purposes need to be dispelled.
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