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Madurai Court Demands Green Action Plan
12 Aug
Summary
- Court seeks comprehensive green action plan for Madurai's restoration.
- Madurai's Vaigai river ecosystem faces degradation from urban expansion.
- Plan includes restoring vegetation, creating green corridors, and urban forests.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court is reviewing a public interest petition urging authorities to implement a 'Comprehensive Green Madurai Action Plan.' This initiative aims to restore the city's ecological balance and significantly increase its urban green cover.
The petitioner highlights the growing threats of climate change, rapid urbanization, and deteriorating ecological infrastructure. Madurai, historically sustained by the Vaigai river, has seen its natural systems weakened over decades due to urban expansion and inadequate environmental planning.
The proposed action plan includes restoring the Vaigai river's ecosystem through extensive native tree plantation, protecting wetlands, and developing green corridors and urban forests. It also calls for a Madurai Heat Action Plan with shaded pedestrian areas and cooling shelters.
A District Green Task Force is proposed for effective coordination and monitoring, with regular reporting to ensure transparency and accountability in implementing these vital environmental measures.
