Context
Easing norms for infrastructure projects, the Union environment ministry has extended the tenure of environmental clearances (EC) granted for existing or new projects.
Analysis
The extended period
Rationale behind the move:
Explaining its rationale, the Ministry said in its gazette notification that nuclear power projects and hydropower projects had:
The above mentioned issues are often beyond the control of project proponents and in this context, the Central Government “deems it necessary” to extend the validity of Environmental Clearance (EC) for such projects.
For Example: Mining leases are now granted for a period of fifty years but the Environment Clearance is valid for thirty years. The Central Government deems it necessary to align the validity of mining ECs which is currently permissible up to a maximum duration of thirty years, subject to review and appropriate environmental safeguards. |
What is an Environmental Clearance (EC)?
What is the process of granting EC?
The process of granting of environment clearance includes:
Importance of EIA:
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