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NGT Notice to HP Govt Over Banyan Tree
✍️ Himachal Scape
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:11 AM
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The National Green Tribunal has issued a notice to the Himachal Pradesh government over construction around a 200-year-old banyan tree. The move aims to protect the ancient tree.
The National Green Tribunal's notice to the Himachal Pradesh government is a significant step towards protecting the state's natural heritage. The 200-year-old banyan tree, a symbol of the region's rich history and biodiversity, has been at the center of controversy due to construction activities in its vicinity. The NGT's intervention is expected to ensure that the tree is preserved for future generations. The construction around the tree has raised concerns among environmentalists and local residents, who have been advocating for its protection.