Policy, production concerns dominate KPA annual media briefing
During the KPA’s yearly media briefing, officials emphasized ongoing policy and production issues. The Union of People’s Action for Sustainable India (UPASI) flagged significant ambiguity in the draft Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area notification, noting that while the introduction permits agricultural use, the provision is absent from the main text and must be clearly incorporated. The group urged clarification before finalisation.