The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) sets environmental standards in India to protect the environment and human health:
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Requires project proponents to assess and mitigate potential environmental risks before obtaining clearance. For Category A projects, a detailed EIA report is required.
Prohibition of hazardous substances and activities: The central government can regulate and prohibit the use, handling, and disposal of hazardous substances and activities.
Conservation and survey: The ministry is responsible for the conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests, and wildlife.
Pollution prevention and control: The ministry is responsible for preventing and controlling pollution.
Afforestation and regeneration: The ministry is responsible for afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas.
Animal welfare: The ministry is responsible for ensuring the welfare of animals.
Environmental standards are typically set by the government and can include:
Prohibiting specific activities
Mandating the frequency and methods of monitoring
Requiring permits for the use of land or water
No comments:
Post a Comment