The debate surrounding oil exploration in Assam’s Dibru Saikhowa National Park has intensified following the denial of permission for extraction activities. Oil India Limited (OIL) sought to conduct research and development (R&D) studies using Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) technology, despite previous rejections based on environmental concerns. The Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has now recommended the R&D proposal, but with strict conditions.
