In a major relief to the state government, the clearance for conversion of forest land for other purpose would be done within the state. This could speed up many development projects in the state that have been lingering for want for permission for clearance of forest land for other purposes.

The Minister for Forests and Youth Affairs, Rakesh Pathania, who was in Dharamsala today, while talking to The Tribune, said that the Union Ministry for Environment, Forests and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change in an order issued recently has declared the office for Region Director Forest Survey of India, Shimla, as Integrated Regional office of the ministry. This means that all clearances for conversion of forest land up to 40 hectares for other developmental purposes would now be given at the state level.

The office for Region Director Forest Survey of India, Shimla, has been declared as Integrated Regional Office of the ministry

This means all clearances for conversion of forest land up to 40 hectares for other purposes will now be given at the state level

Projects in various parts of the state have been struck for want of permission for conversion of forest land for other purposes

With the nodal office for conversion of forest land up to 40 hectares now being located in Shimla, the clearances will come in time