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The Ministry of Drinking Water and SWACHH Bharat (countryside) ordered the priority of the toilet construction in villages belonging to the boundaries of ecological sensitive zones.
The Director of the Department in the CEO of all Zilla Panchayats in the State called for this initiative as part of the Swachh Bharat mission.
The Order comes in response to the biologist and nature conservation Sanjay Gubbi’s recent letter to the Minister for the Development of Rural and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge, who urged him to favor villages in ecological sensitive zones for basic hygienic initiatives.
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“As a result of this matter, several deaths have been reported throughout the state. When people go in wooded areas, predators like tigers and leopards can be confused for prey, leading to fatal attacks.
He also said that in recent years many protected areas have been marked as ecological sensitive zones-including national parks, tigers and nature reserves.
“These zones come up with specific restrictions, such as the restrictions of new resort constructions.
In response to the command of the separation of the toilet design, he said that if this initiative is effectively implemented, not only improves hygiene and hygiene, but also plays a key role in reducing human and tistical conflicts and preventing tragic incidents.
Published – April 4 2025 9:15
