Archive · 29 May 2025
NGT Issues Notices to Rajasthan Government over Kota Zoo Dispute
Imagine a zoo that has been around for a long time, like since 1905!
Some people want to build a sports center there, but to do that, they might have to cut down some old trees.
These trees are home to special birds.
Someone complained about this, and now a special court for the environment is asking the government for an explanation.
The court wants to know why they are planning to cut down the trees and build the sports complex.
NGT has issued notices to the Rajasthan government regarding tree felling at Kota Zoo.
The notices were issued in response to a petition by environmentalist Babulal Jaju.
The issue concerns the proposed construction of a sports complex on zoo land.
The zoo, established in 1905, is the only one in the Hadoti region.
The zoo has many old trees providing habitat to endangered bird species.
- Who
- NGT, Rajasthan government officials, environmentalist Babulal Jaju.
- What
- NGT issued notices regarding tree felling at Kota Zoo.
- When
- The NGT issued notices on Monday.
- Where
- Kota Zoo, Rajasthan
- Why
- To address concerns over the planned felling of trees for a sports complex.
Environmentalist
Supporters of the Sports Complex
Zoo Land Use
Environmentalist
Preservation of the zoo and its trees as habitat for birds.
Supporters of the Sports Complex
Construction of a sports complex, potentially benefiting the community.
- Case
- NGT notice on Kota Zoo tree felling
- Location
- Kota Zoo, Rajasthan
- Parties Involved
- NGT, Rajasthan Government, Kota Development Authority, Environmentalist Babulal Jaju
- Issue
- Proposed construction of sports complex on zoo land, involving tree felling
- Petitioner
- Environmentalist Babulal Jaju
- Zoo Establishment
- 1905 by the Maharaja of Kota