Karnataka anti-ESA delegation, led by Basavaraj Bommai, submitted its objections to union minister of forests, environment and climate change Bhupendra Yadav on Monday.
The contention:
1. Of the total area (20,668 sqkms) recommended by the committee, 16,632 sq.kms is under protection either as protected areas, notified forests or ESZ.
2. No financial incentive for ecological services. Hence Government of Karnataka wants the Draft Notification to be rejected.