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Indians Demand Say as Construction Chokes Cities

Large real-estate developments in India should be subject to the same scrutiny as industrial projects given their environmental impact, according to city planners and campaigners. A proposal to redevelop parts of New Delhi that required the felling of thousands of trees recently provoked fierce protests, court petitions and night patrols to guard the trees. While projects measuring more than 20,000 square meters require impact assessments, exemptions are often made and public hearings...


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