The prevalent narrative around environmental assessment and clearance for projects is of causing delay and hindrance in development. Analysis of state level environmental clearance data…
Quality of air and water arguably has the most immediate impact on the lives of citizens. Access to knowledge about the quality of air and…
The study analysed 423 proposals for forest diversion under India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 from January-December, 2019 13,656.60 hectares of forest land was recommended for diversion…
Standing Committee of the NBWL considered a total of 156 proposals, out of which 68 proposals were for diversion within Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Conservation Reserves: A…
The process of diversion of the forest for non-forestry purposes in India is governed by the Forest (Conservation)Act, 1980. The Act was promulgated by the…
India’s Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 mandates that a prior approval needs to be sought from the Central Government through Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate…