The Hindu·3 min read·medium
States can't create blockades in elephant corridors: SC
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The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Ministry of Environment to conduct a nationwide survey to identify and remove blockades in elephant corridors. The court emphasized that states cannot obstruct wildlife pathways to protect crops.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 17, 2026) directed the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to conduct a nationwide survey to check if any State has constructed obstacles or created blockades in elephant corridors, saying it was unacceptable.
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