Kerala State Board for Wildlife reconstitution draws flak over choice of nominees
Environmental activists question certain nominees’ commitment to wildlife conservation. Board, headed by CM as chairperson and Forest Minister as vice-chairperson, includes three legislators
The Tamil Nadu government has reconstituted the State Board for Wildlife, with Chief Minister C. Joseph Stalin assuming the role of chairperson. The board, which advises the state government on protected areas, wildlife conservation policies, and tribal community needs, includes members from various backgrounds such as non-governmental organisations, conservationists, biologists, and environmentalists.
The tenure of non-official members is set to be two years, and the board's functions encompass biodiversity conservation, greening projects, and responding to climate change.
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