## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Eco-Sensitive Zone Notification for Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuaries, Madhya Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to the Government of India's notification S.O. 2605(E), dated August 11, 2017, concerning the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. The amendment, enacted on March 18, 2025, primarily focuses on reconstituting the Monitoring Committee responsible for overseeing activities within the ESZ and defining its functions. The key finding is that the amendment aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of activities within the ESZ by establishing a more comprehensive committee with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the amendment to notification S.O. 2605(E), dated August 11, 2017, regarding the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuaries in Madhya Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided government policy text and aims to inform affected industries about the changes introduced by this amendment.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** This amendment modifies notification S.O. 2605(E), dated August 11, 2017, which declared an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the amendment text, the overarching objective is to ensure the effective monitoring and regulation of activities within the Eco-Sensitive Zone to protect the environment, forests, and biodiversity of the area. The amendment focuses on improving the structure and functions of the monitoring committee established for this purpose.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment is likely driven by a perceived need to strengthen the existing monitoring mechanism within the ESZ. The reconstitution of the Monitoring Committee and the specification of its functions suggest that the original structure or operational procedures were deemed inadequate. This could be due to factors such as:
* A need for broader representation from various stakeholders.
* Lack of clarity regarding the committee's responsibilities.
* A desire to improve the effectiveness of environmental oversight and enforcement within the ESZ.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This amendment specifically substitutes paragraphs 5 and 6 of the original notification. The changes are:
* **Change 1: Reconstitution of the Monitoring Committee:** The amendment replaces the original composition of the Monitoring Committee with a new structure comprising the following members:
* Divisional Commissioner, Bhopal (Chairman, ex officio)
* Representative of NGOs working in environment/heritage conservation (nominated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh every three years)
* Expert in ecology and environment (nominated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh every three years)
* Representative of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (Member, ex officio)
* Expert in Biodiversity (nominated by the State Govt of Madhya Pradesh every three years)
* Chief Conservator of Forests, Bhopal (Member, ex officio)
* District Collector, Raisen (Member, ex officio)
* Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. Raisen (Member, ex officio)
* Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat, Raisen (Member, ex officio)
* District Officer of Town and Country planning Department (Member, ex officio)
* Divisional Forest Officer, Obedullaganj (Member-Secretary, ex officio)
**Effect:** The new committee structure includes a wider range of stakeholders, including experts in ecology, environment, and biodiversity, as well as representatives from various government departments and local authorities. This suggests a move towards a more inclusive and informed decision-making process.
* **Change 2: Specification of the Monitoring Committee's Functions:** The amendment outlines the functions of the Monitoring Committee, which include:
* Scrutinizing activities covered in the Schedule to notification S.O. 1533(E), dated September 14, 2006, (except prohibited activities) and referring them to the Central Government or the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority for environmental clearances.
* Scrutinizing activities not covered in the Schedule to notification S.O. 1533(E) (except prohibited activities) and referring them to the concerned regulatory authorities.
* Empowering the Member-Secretary, Collector, or Deputy Conservator of Forests to file complaints under Section 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, against violators.
* Inviting representatives or experts from relevant departments, industry associations, or stakeholders to assist in its deliberations.
* Submitting an annual action taken report to the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State by June 30th of each year, in the specified proforma (Annexure V - not provided in text).
* Acknowledging that the Central Government may provide written directions to the Monitoring Committee.
**Effect:** The amendment provides clear guidance on the Monitoring Committee's responsibilities and procedures, potentially leading to more consistent and effective enforcement of environmental regulations within the ESZ. This clarity will define the types of activities it will be reviewing and the process for reviewing them.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the amendment text, the primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Industries and businesses operating within the Eco-Sensitive Zone:** They will be directly impacted by the scrutiny of the Monitoring Committee and the requirement for environmental clearances.
* **Government agencies and departments:** Including the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Forest Department, Public Health Department, Town and Country Planning Department, and local authorities.
* **Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working in the field of environment and heritage conservation.**
* **Local communities residing within the Eco-Sensitive Zone.**
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Monitoring Committee, constituted as per the amended notification, is the primary body responsible for implementing the changes. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, and other regulatory bodies will also play a role in the environmental clearance process.
* **Timelines/procedures:** The Monitoring Committee is required to submit an annual action taken report to the Chief Wildlife Warden by June 30th of each year.
* **Regarding Amendments:** Industries should anticipate increased scrutiny of their activities, with a focus on compliance with environmental regulations. The expanded committee membership may lead to more rigorous assessments and enforcement.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of these changes are likely to include:
* **Enhanced Environmental Protection:** By strengthening the monitoring mechanism and increasing stakeholder involvement, the amendment aims to improve the protection of the environment, forests, and biodiversity within the Eco-Sensitive Zone.
* **Improved Regulatory Compliance:** The clarified functions and powers of the Monitoring Committee should lead to better enforcement of environmental regulations and reduce instances of non-compliance.
* **More Informed Decision-Making:** The expanded committee membership, including experts and NGO representatives, is expected to contribute to more informed and balanced decision-making regarding activities within the ESZ.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to notification S.O. 2605(E) represents a significant step towards strengthening the environmental governance of the Eco-Sensitive Zone around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuaries. By reconstituting the Monitoring Committee and clearly defining its functions, the amendment aims to enhance the monitoring and regulation of activities within the ESZ. Industries operating in the area should be aware of these changes and prepare for increased scrutiny and compliance requirements. These changes are aimed at better protection of the environment in the long run.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Protection Act, 1986: Indian environmental legislation under which the notification is issued.
Environment Protection Rules, 1986: Rules under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, that govern the declaration of Eco-Sensitive Zones.
Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh: One of the wildlife sanctuaries around which an Eco-Sensitive Zone is declared.
Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh: The other wildlife sanctuary around which an Eco-Sensitive Zone is declared.
Eco Sensitive Zone: Area around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh declared under the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Gazette of India: The official government publication in which the notification is published.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental policy.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Monitoring committee: Committee constituted by the Central Government to monitor the activities covered in the Schedule to the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest.
Divisional Commissioner, Bhopal: Chairman, ex officio of the Monitoring committee
Government of Madhya Pradesh: The state government responsible for nominating members to the Monitoring Committee.
Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board: Representative of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
Chief conservator of Forests, Bhopal: Chief conservator of Forests, Bhopal Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee
District Collector, Raisen: District Collector, Raisen Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. Raisen: Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. Raisen Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat, Raisen: Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat, Raisen Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
District Officer of Town and Country planning Department: District Officer of Town and Country planning Department Member, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
Divisional Forest Officer, Obedullaganj: Divisional Forest Officer, Obedullaganj MemberSecretary, ex officio of the Monitoring committee.
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority: Authority to which activities are referred for prior environmental clearances.
Chief Wildlife Warden of the State: To whom Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report.
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स.ं 1222] नई दिल्ली, मगं लवार , माच ा18, 2025/फाल्ग नु 27, 1946
No. 1222] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025/PHALGUNA 27, 1946
पर्ाावरण, वन और िलवार् ु पररवतना मत्रं ालर्
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 18 माच,ा 2025
का.आ. 1235(अ).— केन्द्रीर् सरकार ने, पर्ावा रण (सरं क्षण) जनर्म, 1986 के जनर्म 5 के उपजनर्म (3) के साथ
परित पर्ाावरण (सरं क्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1986 (1986 का 29) की धारा 3 की उपधारा (1) और उपधारा (2) के खंड (v) और
खंड (xiv) तथा धारा 3 की उपधारा (3) द्वारा प्रित्त िजिर्ों का प्रर्ोग करते हुए, रातापानी और ससंघोरी वन्द्र्िीव अभर्ारण्र्,
मध्र् प्रिेि के आसपास एक पाररजस्ट्थजतकी संवेिी िोन घोजित करने के जलए भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3,
उपखंड (ii) में संखर्ांक का.आ. 2605(अ), तारीख 11 अगस्ट्त, 2017 द्वारा एक अजधसचू ना िारी की गई थी;
और केंरीर् सरकार की र्ह रार् ह ैदक उि अजधसचू ना का संिोधन करना लोकजहत में आवश्र्क और समीचीन है;
और पर्ाावरण (संरक्षण) जनर्म, 1986 के जनर्म 5 का उप-जनर्म (4) र्ह उपबंध करता ह ै दक िब भी केंरीर् सरकार
को र्ह प्रतीत होता ह ै दक ऐसा करना लोकजहत में है, तो इसके जलए पर्ाावरण (संरक्षण) जनर्म, 1986 के जनर्म 5 के उप-
जनर्म (3) के खंड (क) के अधीन नोरिस की अपक्षे ा से अजभमुजि िी िा सकती है;
और केन्द्रीर् सरकार की र्ह रार् ह ै दक अजधसचू ना संखर्ांक का.आ. 2605(अ), तारीख 11 अगस्ट्त, 2017 में संिोधन
करने के जलए पर्ाावरण (सरं क्षण) जनर्म, 1986 के जनर्म 5 के उपजनर्म (3) के खंड (क) के अधीन नोरिस की अपेक्षा स े
अजभमुजि िने ा लोकजहत में ह;ै
1789 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अतः, अब, केन्द्रीर् सरकार, पर्ाावरण (संरक्षण) जनर्म, 1986 के जनर्म 5 के उपजनर्म (4) के साथ परित पर्ाावरण
(संरक्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1986 (1986 का 29) की धारा 3 की उपधारा (1) और उपधारा (2) के खंड (v) और खंड (xiv) द्वारा
प्रित्त िजिर्ों का प्रर्ोग करते हुए, भारत सरकार के तत्कालीन पर्ाावरण और वन मंत्रालर् की भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण,
भाग II, खंड 3, उपखंड (ii) में संखर्ाकं का.आ. 2605(अ), तारीख 11 अगस्ट्त, 2017 को प्रकाजित, भारत सरकार के पर्ाावरण,
वन और िलवार्ु पररवतना मत्रं ालर् की अजधसचू ना में जनम्नजलजखत संिोधन करती ह,ै अथाता ्:-
उि अजधसचू ना में, पैराग्राफ 5 और 6 के जलए, जनम्नजलजखत परै ाग्राफ प्रजतस्ट्थाजपत दकए िाएंगे, अथाात्: -
“5. मॉनीिरी सजमजत. – केंरीर् सरकार, जनम्नजलजखत व्यजिर्ों स ेजमलकर एक मॉनीिरी सजमती का गिन करेगी, अथाात्: -
(i) संभागीर् आर्ुि, भोपाल- अध्र्क्ष, पिेन अध्र्क्ष, पिने ;
(ii) पर्ाावरण (जवरासत संरक्षण सजहत) के क्षेत्र में काम करने वाल े गैर-सरकारी सिस्ट् र्;
संगिनों का एक प्रजतजनजध, जिसे मध्र् प्रिेि सरकार द्वारा हर तीन साल में
समर्-समर् पर नामजनर्िाष्ट दकर्ा िाएगा- सिस्ट्र्;
(iii) पाररजस्ट्थजतकी और पर्ाावरण के क्षेत्र में मध्र् प्रििे सरकार द्वारा समर्-समर् सिस्ट् र्;
पर हर तीन साल में नामजनर्िाष्ट दकर्ा िाने वाला एक जवििे ज्ञ- सिस्ट्र्;
(iv) मध्र् प्रिेि प्रििू ण जनर्ंत्रण बोडा का प्रजतजनजध - सिस्ट्र्, पिेन; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(v) मध्र् प्रिेि राज्र् सरकार द्वारा प्रत्र्के तीन विा में समर्-समर् पर नामांदकत सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
दकर्ा िाने वाला िैव जवजवधता का एक जविेिज्ञ- सिस्ट्र्;
(vi) मुखर् वन सरं क्षक, भोपाल - सिस्ट्र्, पिने ; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(vii) जिला कलक्े िर, रार्सने - सिस्ट्र्, पिेन; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(viii) अधीक्षण अजभर्तं ा, लोक स्ट्वास्ट््र् जवभाग, रार्सने - सिस्ट्र्, पिने ; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(ix) मुखर् कार्पा ालन अजधकारी, जिला पचं ार्त, रार्सने - पिने सिस्ट्र्; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(x) नगर एवं ग्राम जनर्ोिन जवभाग का जिला अजधकारी- सिस्ट्र्, पिने ; सिस्ट् र्, पिेन;
(xi) प्रभागीर् वनाजधकारी, औबेिल्ु लागंि सिस्ट् र् सजचव, पिने ।
6. मॉनीिरी सजमजत के कार्:ा- (1) मॉनीिरी सजमजत, वास्ट्तजवक स्ट्थलीर्-जवजनर्िाष्ट ििाओं के आधार पर तत्कालीन
पर्ाावरण और वन मत्रं ालर् की अजधसचू ना सं. का.आ. 1533 (अ), तारीख 14 जसतम्बर, 2006 की अनसु ूची में आने वाल े
दिर्ाकलापों की, और िो पाररजस्ट्थजतकी संवेिी िोन के अंतगता आते ह,ैं ऐसे प्रजतजसद्ध दिर्ाकलापों के जसवार्, िो उस
अजधसचू ना के पैरा 4 के अधीन सारणी में र्था जवजनर्िाष्ट ह,ै संवीक्षा करेगी, और उि अजधसचू ना के उपबंधों के अधीन पवू ा
पर्ाावरण अनुज्ञा-पत्र के जलए, केन्द्रीर् सरकार के पर्ावा रण, वन और िलवार्ु पररवतना मंत्रालर् र्ा राज्र् पर्ाावरण प्रभाव
आंकलन प्राजधकरण को जनर्िाष्ट करेगी।
(2) ऐसे दिर्ाकलापों की, िो उप-परै ा (1) में जनर्िाष्ट अजधसचू ना की अनुसचू ी में नहीं ह ै और पाररजस्ट्थजतकी संवेिी िोन के
अंतगता आते ह,ैं ऐसी प्रजतजसद्ध दिर्ाकलापों के जसवार्, िो उस अजधसचू ना के परै ा 4 के अधीन सारणी में जवजनर्िाष्ट ह ै
वास्ट्तजवक स्ट्थलीर्-जवजनर्िाष्ट ििाओं के आधार पर मॉनीिरी सजमजत द्वारा संवीक्षा की िाएगी और उसे सम्बद्ध
जवजनर्ामक प्राजधकरणों को जनर्िष्टा दकर्ा िाएगा।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(3) मॉनीिरी सजमजत के सिस्ट् र् सजचव र्ा कलेक् िर र्ा उप वन सरं क्षक, ऐसे व्यजि के जवरुद्ध, िो इस अजधसचू ना के उपबंधों
का उल्ल ंघन करता ह,ै पर्ावा रण (संरक्षण) अजधजनर्म, 1986 की धारा 19 के अधीन पररवाि फाइल करने के जलए
सक्षम होगा।
(4) मॉनीिरी सजमजत, प्रत्र्ेक मामल े के आधार पर अपेक्षाओं पर जनभरा रहते हुए, सजमजत को उसके जवचार-जवमिा म ें
सहार्ता के जलए, जवभाग से दकसी प्रजतजनजध र्ा जविेिज्ञ, औद्योजगक संगमों के दकसी प्रजतजनजध र्ा पणधाररर्ों को
आमंजत्रत कर सकेगी।
(5) मॉनीिरी सजमजत, प्रत्र् के विा के 31 माचा तक की अवजध के अपने दिर्ाकलापों की वार्िका कारावाई ररपोिा, इस
अजधसचू ना के साथ संगलग्न उपाबंध-V में जवजनर्िाष्ट प्ररूप में, उस विा की 30 िून तक, मुख र् वन्द् र्िीव वाडान को प्रस्ट्त तु
करेगी।
(6) केंरीर् सरकार, मॉनीिरी सजमजत को उसके कृत्र्ों के प्रभावी जनवहा न के जलए, जलजखत में ऐसे जनििे िे सकेगी, िैसा वह
उजचत समझे।”
[फा.सं. 25/35/2016-ईएसिेड-आरई]
डॉ. सु. केरकेि्िा, वैज्ञाजनक ‘’िी’’
रिप्प ण.- मलू अजधसूचना, भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग ।।, खंड 3, उप खंड (ii) में जवस्ट्तृत का.आ. 2605(अ),
तारीख 11 अगस्ट्त, 2017 द्वारा प्रकाजित की गई थी।
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th March, 2025
S.O. 1235(E).— WHEREAS the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by
sub-section (1) clauses (v) and (xiv) of sub-section (2) and sub- section (3) of section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) read with sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules,
1986, issued a notification to declare an Eco Sensitive Zone around Ratapani and Singhori Wildlife
Sanctuary, Madhya Pradesh in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide
number S.O. 2605(E), dated the 11th August, 2017;
AND WHEREAS the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary and expedient in
the public interest to amend the said notification;
AND WHEREAS sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 provides that
whenever it appears to the Central Government that it is in the public interest to do so, it may dispense with
the requirement of notice under clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules,
1986;
AND WHEREAS the Central Government is of the opinion that it is in the public interest to
dispense with the requirement of notice under clause (a) of sub-rule (3) of rule 5 of the Environment
(Protection) Rules, 1986 for amending the notification number S.O. 2605(E), dated the 11th August, 2017;
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) clauses (v) and (xiv)
of sub-section (2) and sub-section #(3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986)
read with sub-rule (4) of rule 5 of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986, the Central Government
hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of
Environment and Forest and Climate Change, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II,
Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S.O. 2605(E), dated the 11th August, 2017, namely:-4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
In the said notification, for paragraph 5 and 6, the following paragraph shall be substituted namely: -
“5. Monitoring Committee. -The Central Government hereby constitutes a Monitoring committee
consisting of the following persons, namely: -
(i) Divisional Commissioner, Bhopal– Chairman, ex officio
(ii) One representative of Non-Governmental Organizations working in the field of environment
(including heritage conservation) to be nominated by the Government of Madhya Pradesh from
time to time every three years– Member;
(iii) An expert in the area of ecology and environment to be nominated by the Government of Madhya
Pradesh from time to time every three years– Member;
(iv) Representative of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board – Member , ex officio;
(v) An expert in Biodiversity to be nominated by the State Govt of Madhya Pradesh from time to time
every three years– Member;
(vi) Chief conservator of Forests , Bhopal – Member , ex officio;
(vii) District Collector, Raisen– Member, ex officio;
(viii) Superintending Engineer, Public Health Dept. Raisen – Member, ex officio;
(ix) Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat, Raisen– Member, ex officio;
(x) District Officer of Town and Country planning Department– Member, ex officio;
(xi) Divisional Forest Officer, Obedullaganj – Member-Secretary, ex officio.
6. Functions of the Monitoring Committee. – (1) The Monitoring Committee shall, based on the
actual site-specific conditions, scrutinise the activities covered in the Schedule to the notification of
the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Environment and Forest, vide number S.O.
1533 (E), dated the 14th September, 2006, and are falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the
prohibited activities as specified in the Table under paragraph 4 thereof, and referred to the Central
Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change or the State Environment
Impact Assessment Authority, as the case may be, for prior environmental clearances under the
provisions of the said notification.
(2) The activities not covered in the Schedule to the notification referred to in sub-paragraph (1)
and falling in the Eco-sensitive Zone, except for the prohibited activities as specified in the
Table under paragraph 4 thereof, shall be scrutinised by the Monitoring Committee based on
the actual site-specific conditions and referred to the concerned regulatory authorities.
(3) The Member-Secretary of the Monitoring Committee or the Collector or the Deputy
Conservator of Forests shall be competent to file complaint under section 19 of the
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against any person who contravenes the provisions of this
notification.
(4) The Monitoring Committee may invite representative or expert from Department concerned,
representative from industry associations or stakeholders to assist in its deliberations
depending on the requirements on case to case basis.
(5) The Monitoring Committee shall submit the annual action taken report of its activities for the
period up to the 31st March of every year by the 30th June of that year to the Chief Wildlife
Warden of the State in pro-forma specified in Annexure-V.
(6) The Central Government may give such directions in writing, as it deems fit, to the Monitoring
Committee for effective discharge of its functions.”
[F. No. 25/35/2016-ESZ/RE]
Dr. S. KERKETTA, Scientist “G”
Note.- The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3,
Sub-section (ii), vide S.O. 2605(E), dated the 11th August, 2017.
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