Environmental Degradation — Mains Questions

Analyze how environmental degradation acts as a 'threat multiplier' for India's internal security. Discuss the specific manifestations of this nexus and suggest policy measures to mitigate these challenges.

Despite a robust legal and constitutional framework, environmental degradation persists in India. Critically examine the reasons for this implementation gap and suggest reforms for effective environmental governance.

Discuss the specific ways in which resource exploitation, particularly in forest and mining areas, contributes to internal security challenges in India. How can the Forest Rights Act, 2006, be leveraged to mitigate these conflicts?