PoliticsKarnataka CM Seeks Balanced Coastal, Western Ghats Norms from Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged the Centre to consider the state's unique ecological, livelihood, and development needs while revising the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) and notifying the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). He highlighted inaccuracies in CZMP affecting Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts, emphasizing the importance of traditional fishing and coastal settlements for thousands of families.
Deccan Herald·3h ago·Bengaluru


