(a) whether the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife
has discussed a record number of new proposals recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether several proposals were cleared in the said meeting in public interest; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a) to (d) The Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife in its 28th Meeting held on
20th March 2013 had in addition to other items, also considered 41 new proposals within the
Protected Areas and 31 new proposals outside the Protected Areas (within 10 kms from boundary
of National Parks and Sanctuaries). Several proposals were recommended in the meeting
considering all the relevant aspects including public interest. The minutes of the meeting
are under finalization.