Kerala HC Calls For Forest Officials' Report On Measures To Ensure National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries And Tiger Reserves Are Plastic-Free

The Kerala High Court has taken strict notice of plastic waste in the forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and tiger reserves in the state. It criticized the state government and forest department for their negligence in maintaining the sanctity of these protected areas. The court has directed the authorities to implement stringent measures to curb the menace of plastic waste, emphasizing the environmental hazards and the threat it poses to wildlife. The High Court has also asked for an action plan from the state to ensure the protection of these ecologically sensitive areas from plastic pollution.