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TopicEnvironment impact assesment

Topic: environment impact assesment

Why it’s time to say goodbye to the polluting recycling model

7.7 million tons of plastic end up in landfills. And another 2.4 million tons are discarded irregularly, in open-air dumps.

‘Flawed’ EIA stalls Rs 3,500-cr Gujarat chemical plant project that sparked pollution fears

A Union environment ministry panel has put on hold proposal by GHCL for soda ash manufacturing project in a Kachchh village which, documents show, could lead to pollution in the area.

No rehab for rare species, oil spill checks — govt panel flags gaps in Great Nicobar vision plan

Tasked with granting environmental clearance, expert panel has sought more details on NITI Aayog’s plans to develop the biodiversity-rich island, so it can make an ‘informed’ decision.

Exemption for ‘strategic’ highways, mining extensions: How govt’s reshaping environmental clearance

Experts say some of the changes introduced & proposed by environment ministry are similar to those in the draft 2020 EIA notification, which never saw light of day post heavy criticism.

With top advisory panel’s cautious nod, govt closer to approving oil drilling in forest areas

Forest Advisory Committee gives 'in principle' approval for drilling based on Directorate General of Hydrocarbons report, but says it’s contingent on Wildlife Institute’s sanction.

Govt vision for Great Nicobar includes airport & township, some experts think it’s ‘nonsense’

A public hearing was held to discuss the report on the project that seeks to transform the largely uninhabited & remote island into a transshipment port & tourist hub.

These are the 7 criteria Modi govt will use for ranking states on environment clearance

Office memo issued 17 January says the system has been put in place to 'incentivise states through a star-rating system', based on efficiency & timeliness in granting clearances.

500 scientists, academics tell ministry how draft EIA ‘threatens environmental security’

In open letter to environment ministry, researchers say draft EIA notification should be withdrawn, call for an improved and more inclusive environmental decision making process.

Modi govt’s 2020 draft makes EIA a mere formality, fails on transparency, study shows

An ideal way forward would be to enact a standalone law on the EIA given its position of importance in India’s regulatory framework on environment.

All your suggestions on draft EIA ‘unfounded’, Prakash Javadekar tells Jairam Ramesh

Javadekar's response came after former environment minister Ramesh wrote to him raising concerns about the draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification.

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We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.