Environment Awareness Forum vs State Of J&K And Ors.

The Supreme Court adjourned the matter for three weeks, directing the Ministry of Environment and the State to file affidavits regarding the availability of Khair trees for industry, emphasizing sustainable development principles. The Central Government is required to submit a report within the same timeframe, and a progress report on the Samanvit Gram Vanikaran Samriddhi Yojana is to be filed within four months. The Court noted that 50% of the sale proceeds have been deposited and ordered the Central Government to file a comprehensive reforestation scheme within two weeks.