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‘Sensitive’ highway projects near border to be exempt from environment clearance
On April 11, the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC) issued a draft notification stating that some highway projects near the borders are sensitive in nature and hence need to be exempted from the requirement of seeking an environment clearance (EC).
Updated on Apr 14, 2022 11:26 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
India finalising action plan to cut emissions, says environment minister
Under the Paris Agreement, India in 2015 submitted its NDCs with three quantifiable targets of reducing the emissions intensity of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 33- 35%, by 2030.
Published on Mar 02, 2022 12:03 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Centre to rank states on rapid green nods
Such a ranking system, the memo said, was first tabled during a meeting chaired by the Cabinet Secretary on November 13 to discuss actions taken by the ministry to facilitate “ease of doing business”.
Updated on Jan 20, 2022 03:32 AM IST
Prayag Arora-Desai, Mumbai
Average time for environmental clearance down to less than 90 days: Govt
The Union environment ministry also said that in case of some sectors, the clearance time is as low as 60 days.
Published on Dec 30, 2021 12:35 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
Climate and us: Protecting landscapes, biodiversity will be key in 2022
Climate and us: As we usher in the New Year, and the government’s policies on the environment are carried over for debate in 2022, landscapes must be seen beyond their utility for the economy.
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 04:48 PM IST
Jayshree Nandi
