Kerala church leaders urge state and centre to revise Western Ghats ESA draft

The Thrissur Archdiocese has called on the central and Kerala state governments to jointly address flaws in the draft Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification affecting Western Ghats villages, citing concerns for farmers and tribal communities. The draft, part of ongoing environmental regulation, has sparked local opposition. The church's intervention adds political pressure on the state government ahead of finalization.