The Central Government's push to designate 56,825 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) faces fierce state opposition. Balancing deep-ecology conservation against local livelihood concerns remains critical for securing India's climatic and hydrological future.
Click to View MoreThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently updated its seasonal forecast, indicating that the cumulative rainfall for the upcoming monsoon season is likely to be below normal. Despite this projection, weather experts and agricultural scientists suggest that there is no immediate cause for alarm regarding food security or economic stability.
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