Central Empowered Committee member Chandra Prakash Goyal visited Bannerghatta National Park to assess a petition challenging the reduction of its Eco-Sensitive Zone. The petition argues that the reduced zone excludes critical elephant corridor areas and ignores site-specific ecological needs. Goyal met with local farmers and Forest Department officials, emphasizing the park's importance. He stated the CEC will submit recommendations to the Supreme Court before the January 7 hearing, aiming to ensure ecological considerations in the report.