Question : IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE ON WILDLIFE



(a) whether the Government are aware that the industrial waste being discharged in rivers passing through wildlife sanctuaries has been proving fatal for wild animals and birds;

(b) if so, the details of wildlife sanctuaries facing such problems; and

(c) the steps taken to prevent discharge of industrial waste in and around wildlife sanctuaries?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)


(a), (b) & (c) The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.