BRS MP Ravichandra Vaddiraju flags tree felling; Minister Bhupendra Yadav says Centre sent notice to Telangana government seeking report

We will certainly take action on this matter, the Minister noted

New Delhi: Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav on Thursday said the Centre has sent a notice to Telangana government seeking a factual report on alleged felling of trees on the 400-acre land in Kancha Gachibowli forest area near the University of Hyderabad (UoH) campus.

Replying during the Question Hour in Rajya Sabha, the Minister said, “In Hyderabad, a very unfortunate incident has taken place. I fail to understand what kind of enmity the Dtate government has with those trees and green area that they have to conduct an operation during dark of the night.” “The state government felled more than 400 trees. Wild species like peacock are driven out and you can see that in videos and photos,” he said.

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“We have sent a notice to the chief secretary and we have also sought a factual report. We will certainly take action on this matter,” he noted.

The Minister was responding to a question raised by BRS member Ravichandra Vaddiraju on steps taken by the Central government to secure the green cover that is being razed by the state government.