The NGT verdict came on a plea filed by environmentalist Rajendra Tiwari, who also runs an NGO that works for Nahargarh forest conservation. We want all commercial activities to stop so that Nahargarh can be viewed as the reserve forest that it is. It should come under the forest department so they can host eco-tourism and the earnings should also go to the forest department and spent on Nahargarh Sanctuary.”Tiwari said his NGO had earlier approached the forest department but they didn’t get any support. People come to see Nahargarh fort from around the world, we want it to be a good experience. Talking about commercial activities operating from 10 am to 10 pm, the forest department said that “the timing itself explicates the exploitation inflicted by mankind”.

Source: Indian Express October 11, 2021 17:13 UTC