Centre Approves Felling of 17,625 Trees for Chardham Project

The government has allowed cutting down 17,625 trees for building roads to four holy places in the Himalayas.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), which looks after environmental issues, asked the government about this.

The government said they are also watching over 2,800 glacial lakes.

Some people are worried about the environment and want the work to stop or be changed.

The government says they follow rules to protect the environment.

A special committee was made to make sure everything is done correctly.