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Protection Of Western Ghats
Asked 2 times in UPSC Prelims · first asked 2016 · last asked 2016
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'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
2016Environment
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
Explanation
The Gadgil Committee Report and the Kasturirangan Committee Report have been in the news and are connected to the safeguarding of the biodiversity in the Western Ghats. Both committees were established with the aim of conserving and protecting the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats region.
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
2016Environment
'Gadgil Committee Report' and 'Kasturirangan Committee Report', sometimes seen in the news, are related to
Explanation
The Gadgil Committee was a research commission on the environment appointed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in India. They are known for their involvement in the conservation plan for the Western Ghats.