Archive · 12 Dec 2025
201 Infrastructure Proposals in Eco-Sensitive Zones
The Indian government has received 201 plans for building roads, railways, and other big projects in special areas that protect nature, like forests and animal paths.
These plans were submitted between 2023 and 2025.
The environment ministry checks these plans to make sure they don't harm wildlife too much.
Sadly, 44 elephants have died from accidents in these areas during the same time.
The government says they are careful and have plans to protect animals.
The Union Environment Ministry received 201 proposals for infrastructure projects in eco-sensitive zones between 2023 and 2025.
Proposals include highways, railways, and other infrastructure projects.
Areas involved include eco-sensitive zones, wildlife corridors, national parks, and tiger reserves.
The ministry vets these proposals by monitoring mitigation measures and wildlife management plans.
44 elephants have died due to collisions in these areas during the same period.
- Who
- Union Environment Ministry, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
- What
- 201 infrastructure proposals received for eco-sensitive zones
- When
- Between 2023 and 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To develop highways, railways, and other infrastructure projects
- Number of Proposals
- 201
- Time Period
- 2023-2025
- Infrastructure Types
- Highways, Railways, Other Projects
- Areas Involved
- Eco-Sensitive Zones, Wildlife Corridors, National Parks, Tiger Reserves
- Elephant Deaths
- 44