Mamadapur Forest Renamed as Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji Biodiversity Heritage Site
Karnataka’s Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister, Eshwar B. Khandre, has announced the renaming of the 1,494-acre and 38-gunta forest area in Vijayapura district’s Mamadapur village to “Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji Biodiversity Heritage Site”. This decision honors Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji’s significant contributions to environmental conservation and community welfare through his spiritual teachings. Key Highlights: Conservation Significance: The […]
HMT’s Forest Land Denotification: KANDRE Calls Out Illegal Move
Karnataka Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwara B Khandre has stated that denotification of forest land in HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) possession is illegal. The land in question is located in Peenya Jalahalli Plantation, Survey Nos. 1 and 2. The minister’s stance comes after senior officials submitted an application to the Supreme Court seeking denotification, […]
Aranya Vihaara: Karnataka’s Eco-Trekking Website launched
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre announced that the state’s trekking paths will now have limited access to 300 trekkers per day to prevent environmental damage. Online tickets can be booked through the website https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in The decision comes after 5,000-6,000 tourists visited Kumara Parvatha on January 26 and 27, causing chaos. Key points: This move […]