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Will Modi govt’s new bill dilute existing protections for forests? All about proposed law

The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend existing forest protections to “fast track strategic and security related projects of national importance”, was introduced in the Lok Sabha amid protests. The bill proposes a law that prohibits non-forest activity in forest areas without prior clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. Here’s all you need to know about the Forest Conservation Act and the new amendment bill.