‘If Lumbini is destroyed, another Lumbini cannot be created’
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered industries causing pollution around Lumbini to relocate or shut down within two years to protect the environment and preserve this World Heritage Site, warning that Lumbini cannot be recreated if destroyed.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has ordered polluting industries around Lumbini to relocate or shut down within two years to protect the environment.
- New industries emitting dust, smoke, or carbon are prohibited within 15 km of the Lumbini Development Area.
- If pollution is not controlled, Lumbini risks losing its UNESCO World Heritage status.
- Lumbini is globally significant as the birthplace of Lord Buddha and must be preserved for its religious, cultural, and ecological value.
