Apercu September 2013 | Page 8

And the BIGGEST TRIGGER • 4.Rampant Development-The ministry of Environment and forests proposed declaring the 135 km stretch along the Ganges as an "ecosensitive zone" banning any constructions, hotels or dams, along the banks. However the state government opposed it, citing that that the local's livelihood will be affected and developments were necessary. And Ms Dave has concluded.