New Delhi, April 15 -- Forest encroachment in Rajasthan The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 9, 2025, directed the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board to submit an action taken report in light of a report filed by the joint committee. The panel report dealt with alleged forest encroachment that happened during the construction of an aerial ropeway connecting the base of Savitri Mandir hill to its summit in Pushkar.

Rest of the respondents have been directed to submit their reply within a period of two weeks. The project proponent (M/s. Damodar Ropeways & Infra Ltd.) has also been directed to file their reply within two weeks.

Counsel for the applicant pointed out that the activities of the project proponent are in contraventio...