Archive · 18 Jul 2025
NGT Awards Ex-Serviceman for Environmental Advocacy in Una
An ex-serviceman in India, Manoj Kumar Kaushal, spoke up about pollution and tree-cutting in his area.
He sent a letter to a special court called the NGT.
The court agreed with him and said that the government wasn't doing enough to protect the environment.
The court ordered the government to give Kaushal money to cover his expenses.
The court also told the government to explain what they were doing to plant new trees.
This shows that the court appreciates when regular people help protect the environment and keep things safe.
NGT awarded Rs 25,000 to an ex-serviceman for raising environmental concerns.
The ex-serviceman, Manoj Kumar Kaushal, highlighted environmental violations in Una.
His petition concerned the cutting of trees and lack of a Common Effluent Treatment Plant.
NGT directed the Forest Department to clarify the status of compensatory afforestation.
The tribunal emphasized the importance of public participation in environmental governance.
- Who
- Manoj Kumar Kaushal, an ex-serviceman, and the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
- What
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recognized an ex-serviceman's efforts in raising environmental concerns and awarded him Rs 25,000.
- When
- The tribunal order was delivered on July 14 and came in public domain on Friday.
- Where
- Una, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To acknowledge and encourage citizen efforts in environmental protection and to compensate for expenses incurred in filing the application.
Environmental Advocate
State Authorities
Environmental Impact vs. Development
Environmental Advocate
Concerns over environmental violations due to industrial development.
State Authorities
Government's actions for compensatory afforestation and industrial growth.
- Applicant
- Manoj Kumar Kaushal, ex-serviceman
- Award Amount
- Rs 25,000
- Location of Concerns
- Village Pandoga, Tehsil Haroli, Una
- Trees Felled (claimed)
- 7,781
- Compensatory Afforestation (claimed)
- 67,100 trees over 60.99 hectares
- NGT Judicial Member
- Arun Kumar Tyagi