No need for concern over ESAs, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan assured residents that there is no cause for alarm regarding Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). He announced that the state will soon release a map distinguishing human habitations from ESAs in each village, aiming to clarify boundaries and address public queries. The statement followed local concerns about land‑use rules, and officials said the map will differentiate protected zones from development areas.