The Supreme Court directed preparation of a time-bound eviction plan to remove encroachments from the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape and ordered disciplinary and legal action against 118 serving and retired government servants identified as encroachers, stressing the constitutional duty to protect fragile ecosystems and endangered wildlife.
The Supreme Court praised Piplantri village in Rajasthan for its innovative initiative of planting trees for every new-born girl, referencing the Bhagavad Gita in its praise. This program, which emphasizes women’s empowerment, promotes both environmental sustainability and gender equality. The Court highlighted how this effort reflects values of nature and respect for life, highlighting the thoughtful impact of community-led actions in driving social and ecological progress.
