Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone

On 17th July, 2020, the union environment ministry approved the zonal master plan(ZMP) for the Bhagirathi eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) notification that stretches from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi covering an area of 4179.59 sqkm to help expedite the Chaardhaam road project.

  • On December 18, 2012, the Centre declared 100-km stretch of the Bhagirathi from Gaumukh to Uttarkashi, ESZ.This restricted construction of more than 2-MW hydropower projects, extraction of surface water for industrial purposes, stone quarrying and mining of minerals in the area.
  • It also imposed a blanket ban on felling of trees, commercial use of firewood, setting up of polluting industries and discharge ....
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