Western Ghats ESA: Keralam submits recommendations to Centre, seeks limiting area to 8,590 sq km
Kerala's government has sent recommendations to the centre asking that the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area be reduced to 8,590 square kilometres. Environment Minister Sunny Joseph said the state will table a resolution on the issue when the assembly reconvenes. The move follows concerns that the current ESA boundaries hinder development and affect livelihoods.