- IIFM organizes a sensitization workshop on the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act 2023
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal
The Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act of 2023 has garnered significant attention and become a prominent topic of discussion in recent times. To enhance comprehension and provide deeper insights into the Act, the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, with the support of National Law Institute University, Bhopal organized a one-day sensitization workshop on September 27, 2023 at IIFM, Bhopal.
The theme for the workshop was “Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 and Compensatory Conservation Regimes: Emerging Legal Scenarios”. The workshop was attended by about 200 participants including Environmentalists, Civil Societies, Corporates, Forest Officials, Scientists, Officials from other departments and students from various academic institutions including Law University.
The Chief Guest for the workshop was Subhash Chandra, IFS, CEO, CAMPA, MoEFCC, New Delhi and Dr. K. Ravichandran, IFS, Director, IIFM, Pankaj Agrawal, IFS, APCCF, Madhya Pradesh, AK Sinha, IFS, Deputy Director General, Integrated Regional Office, MoEFCC, Bhopal, BS Annigeri, IFS, APCCF (IT), Madhya Pradesh, Vikas Gahlot, NLSIU, Bengaluru and Prof. Rajiv Kumar Khare from NLIU, Bhopal were the distinguished speakers.
Subhash Chandra, IFS, CEO, CAMPA, MoEFCC, Govt of India in his inaugural address highlighted the need for bringing out the Forest Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2023 and the various features viz., applicability of the Act, the exceptions, main provisions, the activities that do not fall under the purview of the non-forest activities and power to issue directions etc. He also highlighted the importance of organizing such sensitization workshops in bringing about a better understanding and appreciation of the various provisions of the Act for the larger benefit of the stakeholders. The important developments in 1970s and 1980s, including the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution were highlighted.
