Environmental organisations assail both houses of parliament passing Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill

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Environmental organisations assail both houses of parliament passing Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill
Environmental groups have criticized the forest (conservation) amendment bill 2023 passed in both houses of parliament, saying it would be disastrous for the country and communities. The bill has changed the definition of forests, removing legal protection from 20-25% of forests in India that are classified as "deemed forests."