{
  "id": 8826477,
  "title": "CM: All-party delegation to convey K’taka views to govt on Kasturirangan report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cm-all-party-delegation-to-convey-ktaka-views-to-govt-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T02:27:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cm-all-party-delegation-to-convey-k-taka-views-to-govt-on-kasturirangan-report-101789932089148.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the state will pass a resolution during a special session on the Kasturirangan report, addressing farmers' concerns and conveying the state's position to the Centre through an all-party delegation. The all-party delegation, comprising legislators and MPs, will meet the Prime Minister and Union ministers after the state legislature discusses the matter. The report, issued on July 27, 2026, declares large areas of the Western Ghats as an eco-sensitive zone, affecting 20,668 sq km of Karnataka's territory. This includes 33 taluks and 1,449 villages across 10 districts. Shivakumar acknowledged farmers' worries over the impact on livelihoods and tourism and pledged to consider their demands. He visited affected areas prior to the legislature discussion and assured that forest officials will not harass farmers, aiming to resolve issues within the legal framework.",
  "summary": "Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar has said the state will pass a resolution protecting farmers’ interests during the special session on the Kasturirangan report and take the state’s position to the Centre through an all-party delegation",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}