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Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC) on 16th July,2020 approved the Zonal Master Plan (ZMP) of Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone.
ZMP was approved in a review meeting of the CHAARDHAAM ROAD PROJECT in the State of Uttarakhand via Video Conferencing.
Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone
The Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification from Gaumukh to Uttarakashi covering an area of 4179.59 sq. kilometer was issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change(MoEF&CC) on 18th December 2012.
The zone was notified in keeping in view the requirements of the local people without affecting their rights and privileges and also ensuring eco-friendly development for their livelihood security.
The notification was subsequently amended on 16th April, 2018 in consultation with the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, GOI; Government of Uttarakhand and Indian Road Congress.
The Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone notification mandated the State Government of Uttarakhand to prepare ZMP to be implemented under the supervision of the Monitoring Committee.
Zonal Master Plan
The ZMP is based on watershed approach and includes governance in the area of forest and wildlife, watershed management, irrigation, energy, tourism, public health and sanitation, road infrastructure, etc.
The approval of ZMP will give a boost to conservation and ecology of the area and also to undertake developmental activities as permitted under ZMP.
According to the Central Government, the approval of ZMP will give a boost to conservation and ecology of the area and also to undertake developmental activities as permitted under ZMP.
The approval will also pave way for faster execution of the ChaarDhaam Project.
(Source: PIB)
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