Aditya Birla Group proposes a coal mining project in Madhya Pradesh's Singrauli district, sparking environmental concerns, including deforestation, displacement, and inadequate compensation for affected communities.

Climate action is crucial as climate change impacts become increasingly severe in India. The new government needs to engage in meaningful efforts that include the communities most affected by climate change.

Forest land diversion in India has increased in recent years due to rapid industrial expansion with over three lakh hectares repurposed for non-forestry use. Experts argue that official figures underestimate the true extent of deforestation.

The amended forest conservation rules of 2023 may effectively defang any protection afforded to the sacred groves by the deemed forest status, and restrict communities access to their traditional grazing lands