The Economic Times

Karnataka rejects Kasturirangan report in current form, seeks ground survey of Western Ghats

Karnatakas legislature unanimously rejected the Kasturirangan Committee report in its current form, arguing that the proposed Western Ghats restrictions could affect livelihoods, agriculture and infrastructure. The state plans a retired-judge-led physical survey of the proposed ESA areas and an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the Centres September 27 deadline.