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NGT's Directive on Zoning of Nainital
- 24 Sep 2024
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Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered classifying Nainital town into prohibited, regulated, and development zones.
- This zoning aims to limit the environmental impact of unchecked urbanisation and manage development responsibly.
- The NGT emphasised the concept of "carrying capacity," which refers to the maximum population and development that Nainital can support without degrading its environment.
- The felling of oak and deodar trees for parking construction near hotels has caused major ecological damage in Nainital's catchment area, affecting Nainital Lake's recharge.
- Nainital Lake is a lunar-shaped freshwater lake that was formed due to tectonic movements. It is located in the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.
- NGT is a statutory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
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