India, July 27 -- Unchecked constructions in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Report

A joint committee report from July 24, 2026 stated there are several unchecked commercial constructions in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh. The committee observed several new permanent structures actively under construction within 1 km of the reserve boundary.

The report in compliance with the National Green Tribunal order of January 13, 2026 stated that the regulatory status of non-objection certificates (NOC) and mandatory land-use conversion clearances from agricultural to commercial for these ongoing and existing developments requires immediate, detailed verification by the authorities.

The report highlighted that the committee identified a significan...