After reading this article you will learn about the procedure for environmental clearance. Environmental Clearance on the basis of environmental impact assessment is mandatory for various development projects in most parts of the world today. In India, this was introduced as an administrative measure in 1978-79 initially for river valley projects and extended later to industrial projects. Environmental Clearance for [...]
After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of EIA 2. Issues in EIA Process 3. Process 4. Impact Evaluation Methodology. Meaning of EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) can be described as a process of identifying the likely consequences for the bio-geophysical environment and for man's over all interest with respect to implementation of particular developmental activities and [...]
Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment: The environmental impact assessment in India was started in 1976-77, when the planning commission asked the Department of Science and Technology to examine the river valley projects from environmental angel. This was subsequently extended to cover those projects, which required approval of the Public Investment Board. Then the Govt. of India enacted the Environment (Protection) [...]