Eco Guardians

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: The Probe had exposed the scandal; now the govt has transferred IFS officer Dr. Vinay Kumar Bhargav, whose name figures in the scam.

Uttarakhand Eco Tourism Scam: IFS officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who exposed the scam has been transferred, raising questions over Dhami govt’s anti-corruption drive.

Uttarakhand eco-tourism scam in fragile Munsiyari forests exposes illegal constructions, revenue diversion, and government inaction despite central orders.

Kanwar route project: Over 1 lakh trees are set to be felled for development, raising significant environmental concerns. Critics urge re-evaluation amid inadequate stakeholder consultation and the lack of transparency in the process.

Aditya Birla Group proposes a coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, sparking environmental concerns, including deforestation, displacement, and inadequate compensation for affected communities.

Forest land diversion in India has increased in recent years due to rapid industrial expansion with over three lakh hectares repurposed for non-forestry use. Experts argue that official figures underestimate the true extent of deforestation.

Wetlands in India are rapidly disappearing, posing a severe threat to biodiversity and urban ecosystems, necessitating immediate restoration and conservation efforts.

Vedanta's Goa Iron Ore Controversy | Unresolved Allegations and Environmental Concerns Shadow Vedanta’s Goa Iron Ore Mining Project Approval

Bhalswa Landfill: Frustration mounts as Bhalswa residents grapple with urban neglect. Residents live amidst towering mounds of garbage, acute water shortages, and a litany of unfulfilled promises by politicians.

Activists and conservationists raise alarms over provisions of the Forest Conservation Amendment Bill 2023 that could dilute forest conservation efforts. Potential diversions for urbanisation and unchecked resource exploitation threaten vast expanses of India's natural ecosystems.