Compensatory afforestation for biodiversity loss in Nicobar a bogus argument: Jairam Ramesh

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has criticized compensatory afforestation as a flawed approach to address biodiversity loss in Nicobar, calling it a bogus argument. Ramesh emphasized that in India, protecting nature is intrinsically linked to safeguarding indigenous culture and traditions.

The minister highlighted that India's conservation approach differs from global practices, where environmental protection naturally encompasses cultural preservation. His remarks underscore concerns about ecological impact and the need for more comprehensive biodiversity protection strategies in the sensitive Nicobar region.