July 26, 2023 4:49 PM

Lok Sabha passes Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 amid din

Lok Sabha today passed the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023 amid din. The Bill seeks to amend the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. It also exempts certain types of land from the purview of the Act. These include land within 100 kilometers of the country's border needed for national security projects, small roadside amenities, and public roads leading to habitation. The Act specifies some activities that can be carried out in forests, such as establishing check posts, fencing, and b...