The landslides that struck Wayanad in Kerala highlighted the ongoing failure to designate the Western Ghats as an eco-sensitive area (ESA). Despite multiple draft notifications over the years, final consensus remains elusive, leaving the terrain vulnerable to hazardous activities like deforestation, mining, and construction, which contribute to landslides during heavy rains.
This is why Western Ghats need to be tagged eco-sensitive area
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