 Hyderabad’s Kancha Gachibowli issue:

A 400-acre forest land near the University of Hyderabad, locally called "Kancha", planned for IT development.

It’s a rare green space in the city, home to deer, birds, and thousands of trees.

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The Telangana govt began clearing the area to build IT parks and boost jobs.

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Over 10,000 trees were cleared by March 30 without proper environmental clearance.

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Students, locals, and celebs opposed the clearing and demanded forest protection.

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SC ordered an immediate halt to the deforestation and warned the state officials.

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SC gave 2 months to restore the land or face legal action.

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Other Projects Affected Protests and legal orders delayed other infrastructure work in the city.

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