Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that the Centre is holding consultations with 7 states over Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats and a formula will be evolved after wider consultations. He told media persons at the Kochi Airport last night that the government wants to protect environment, while ensuring development in the region. Mr Javadekar said, the government's policy is very clear; it wants development without damaging the environment.
Mr. Javadekar will inaugurate the Trissur Edition of Malayalam newspaper 'Janmabhoomi' today.