13(protected Special Agricultural ZOne) Flashcards
1
Q
what is Protected Special Agricultural Zone(PSAZ)
A
It is a region that will not be granted permission for any new projects like hydrocarbon explorationt.
ONLY Agri based industries will get permission
2
Q
why in news
A
TN has declared Cavery delta as PSAZ
3
Q
why it has been declared
A
Central govt wants to explore hydrocarbons in cavery delta and thus amended EIA and allowed the exploration.
Farmers started protest as a result TN made such decission
