Elephant habitats, corridors being systematically destroyed, will to preserve absent: Ramesh
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made it clear that States cannot construct obstacles in the pathways of elephants to prevent loss of crops and livelihoods
Former Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh expressed deep concern on Tuesday over the ongoing destruction of elephant habitats and corridors by mining and other projects. Reacting to the Supreme Court's directive to conduct a nationwide survey, Mr. Ramesh stated that the will to protect and preserve is notably absent. The court emphasized that states cannot construct obstacles in elephant corridors, as these herds travel long distances and obstructing their paths is unacceptable.
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