The Supreme Court of India has directed the central government to draft a regulatory mechanism concerning environmental policies. The court has also instructed all states and union territories to consolidate and submit records of their forest lands within six months. This directive comes as the court criticized non-compliant states for failing to establish expert panels aimed at identifying forest areas. Additionally, the Supreme Court has urged states and union territories to develop a policy regarding medicine pricing, highlighting a need for coordinated efforts among various ministries to address climate change issues.