- first time legalised under EPA 1986
- made mandatory ∀ developmental activities ➡️ exceeding an investment of 50Cr.
- ensuring sustainable development
- applicable on both
- green field
- brown field projects
Category of Projects
Category 1 Project
- need clearance from central govt.
- projects of national importance
- airports
- railways
- cantonments
- atomic energy
- national highways
- forest land > 5hec
Category 2 Project
- need clearance from the state govt.
How it is practiced?
Procedure
- Environment clearance request ➡️ concerned govt.
- Time bound procedure (max = 90 days)
- Environment Appraisal Committee
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