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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Southern State Pollution Control Boards and Committees held a Regional Conference on Environment-2025 in Chennai. Tamil Nadu’s Finance Minister, Thangam Thennarasu, highlighted the state’s commitment to environmental protection, including the creation of new wildlife sanctuaries and the establishment of the Marine Resource Foundation to safeguard coastal ecosystems. NGT Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava emphasized the importance of cooperation among state pollution control boards, local bodies, and scientific institutions for effective environmental governance.

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NGT Regional Conference Highlights Southern India’s Environmental Concerns, Tamil Nadu Announces New Conservation Efforts

CHENNAI, December 7, 2025 – The National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Southern State Pollution Control Boards convened the Regional Conference on Environment-2025 in Chennai on Saturday, focusing on the unique environmental challenges facing South India.

Tamil Nadu’s Minister for Finance, Environment and Climate Change, Thangam Thennarasu, used the platform to reaffirm the state’s dedication to environmental protection. He announced the creation of eight new wildlife sanctuaries, including India’s first Slender Loris Sanctuary and a Dugong Conservation Reserve. “These aren’t just notifications on paper but corridors that secure ecological connectivity, protect endangered flora and fauna, and strengthen long-term climate resilience,” Thennarasu stated.

The Minister also unveiled plans for the Marine Resource Foundation (MRF), a dedicated institution aimed at supporting marine research, monitoring blue carbon, and strengthening coastal resilience along Tamil Nadu’s extensive coastline.

NGT Chairperson Prakash Shrivastava underscored the necessity of collaboration for effective environmental governance. “Effective environmental governance requires sustained co-ordination among the State pollution control boards, local bodies, and scientific institutions,” he said. “Strengthening this co-operation is essential for addressing the shared environmental challenges.”

The conference served as a critical forum for discussing and strategizing solutions to the environmental issues impacting Southern India, with a strong emphasis on coordinated efforts and innovative conservation initiatives.

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