Supreme Court Set to Hear Plea on Uttarakhand Forest Fires Amid Misuse of CAMPA Funds

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea on forest fires in Uttarakhand on April 14. This comes after accusations of fund misuse, where CAMPA resources were reportedly diverted for personal use by officials. The court emphasizes preventive measures for the approaching summer season prone to fires.

The Supreme Court announced that it will hear a plea concerning the prevention of forest fires in Uttarakhand on April 14. This follows the state government's claim of having implemented measures ahead of the fire-prone summer season.

Officials from Uttarakhand have been accused of misusing Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) funds for personal items, including iPhones, prompting the court's attention.

While the state claimed funds were mostly spent on forestation, it acknowledged some misuse. The court has urged the correct allocation of resources and emphasized the need for preventive action against forest fires.

(With inputs from agencies.)