Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) After 11 days of continuous protest and mounting public pressure, the Rajasthan government has announced a statewide ban on the felling of Khejri trees. The government has also assured that a comprehensive Tree Protection Law will be introduced during the ongoing Budget Session.Following the announcement, the Save Environment Mahapadav protest at the Bikaner District Collectorate was suspended late Thursday night.A delegation comprising Minister of State K.K. Bishnoi, BJP S…
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Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) During Zero Hour in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly on Thursday, Independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati raised serious concerns over the large-scale felling of Khejri trees in western Rajasthan, warning that preparations were underway to cut down nearly 5 million trees in the region. He urged the state government to immediately enact a Khejri conservation law to protect the iconic desert species.Addressing the House, Bhati said the Khejri tree is not merely a plant but the…