Question : DESTRUCTION OF FOREST HABITAT



(a) whether there have been loss of forest land/damage to forest area and habitations and wildlife and environmental pollution due to the various development/infrastructure/industrial projects being implemented in various parts of the country and if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) the details of the action taken against the erring companies/units during the said period;

(c) whether any inspections have been conducted of such polluting units during the said period and if so, the details and the outcome thereof along with the follow up action taken thereon; and

(d) the steps taken to check environmental pollution and promote afforestation in the country and the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT, FORESTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE (SHRI PRAKASH JAVADEKAR)

(a)to (d) The information is being collected and would be laid on the Table of the House.

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