Tag: Natural Conservation Zone

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NCR States Opt Against Touching Aravali, Plan 2041 Paused

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the NCR states agreed to maintain the Natural Conservation Zone (NCZ) provisions in the Regional Plan 2041 and to protect the Aravali region. Meanwhile, the NCR Planning Board has postponed the finalization of the plan for a couple of months. The board opted to form a sub-committee with senior officials from central and state governments to evaluate new proposals suggested by board members. The panel is expected to deliver its final report by August 15. Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, who led the meeting, informed reporters that numerous suggestions have been put forward, and certain…

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NCZ Restoration Highlights Delayed Mapping of Aravali Zones

NEW DELHI: The NCR Regional Plan 2041 is set to restore the Natural Conservation Zone (NCZ) fully, with the approval anticipated from the NCR Planning Board on Tuesday. To ensure compliance, the Board must accelerate the mapping of this zone, especially in light of the diminishing Aravali range across the region, to identify any violations and prompt states to rectify them. In April 2022, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) mandated the Board to finalize the mapping of the NCZ. Experts focused on the Aravali and NCZ protection have urged the Board to hasten the process to align with the tribunal’s…