In Kerala, the government’s new Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2025 and Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Bill have sparked a storm of resistance. Environmental activists, students, and indigenous communities have launched an online campaign calling these bills a “green disguise for corporate capture.” The proposed laws reportedly dilute forest protection norms, weaken the authority of field officers, and open the door to exploitative “development” projects.
Activists warn this move mirrors India’s wider pattern — eroding environmental safeguards for short-term profit. By sidelining ecological voices and prioritising extractive industries, governments are deepening the climate and biodiversity crisis. This digital uprising from Kerala signals a broader awakening — that India’s forests are not commodities, but lifelines.
Kerala Greens Rise Up Against Anti-Forest Amendments
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