Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Railway Project Faces Hurdles Over Forest Clearance and Tree Damage
A railway project in Delhi is on hold because it needs permission to build on forest land.
Construction began before getting the okay, and 91 trees were damaged.
The government needs to follow rules and get approval before doing anything on land classified as forest.
The case is now with the National Green Tribunal, who are reviewing the situation.
Bijwasan Railway Project awaits forest clearance from the Centre.
Construction on deemed forest land damaged 91 trees.
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Delhi government proposed diverting 6.202 hectares of forest land via the Parivesh portal.
Non-forest activity on forest land requires prior approval.
- Who
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), National Green Tribunal (NGT), and Delhi government.
- What
- Bijwasan Railway Project faces issues over forest clearance and tree damage.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Dwarka, Delhi.
- Why
- Due to construction activity on deemed forest land without proper clearance.
Government Stance
Rail Land Development Authority (Implied)
Priorities
Government Stance
Follow all Environmental Regulations
Rail Land Development Authority (Implied)
Not Applicable
- Project
- Bijwasan Railway Project
- Location
- Dwarka, Delhi
- Trees Damaged
- 91
- Land Area
- 6.202 hectares
- Legal Body
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
