Kasturirangan Opposes His Own Western Ghats Report, Calls for Fresh Ground Survey

Scientist Kasturirangan has expressed opposition to the Western Ghats report bearing his name, advocating for a fresh ground-level survey of the region. He has called for comprehensive field verification before the report's recommendations are implemented.

Kasturirangan's position suggests concerns about the methodology or findings of the original assessment. The Western Ghats ecological study has been a subject of discussion among environmentalists, policymakers, and stakeholders in affected states.