GS4 · UPSC Mains
In a metropolitan city a new metro rail project has been sanctioned. The project is expected to reduce traffic congestion, lower the pollution levels in the city and save significant amount of fossil fuel. However, the project requires construction of a car shed for the metro terminus station. The city is already very congested and not much land is available except a patch of green belt within the municipal area. Consequently, the municipal corporation's Tree Authority approved a proposal to cut down about 2700 trees to make way for the metro car shed. The approval enraged environment action and citizens' groups who have organized protest rallies demanding withdrawal of this order and conservation of the green belt. The print and electronic media also took up the cause. Given the situation, answer the following: (a) Identify the different stakeholders in the given case. Also, bring out the issues involved from the point of view of different stakeholders. (b) If you are the Municipal Commissioner, what course of action will you adopt keeping in mind the interests of different stakeholders?
GS4 · Case studies on the above issues
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansha Garg | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Pranay Mittal | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Arth Jain | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Arpit Sangal | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |