New Delhi, Jan. 19 -- Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired the 88th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) in New Delhi.

According to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, during the meeting, the Standing Committee considered 70 proposals relating to public utility services, defence requirements and infrastructure development located in and around Protected Areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Tiger Reserves and Eco-Sensitive Zones, in accordance with the provisions of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.

The proposals were deliberated with due regard to ecological sensitivity, statutory requirements and the need to ensure essential services for local communities...