Ministry Of Environment

Centre releases new rules for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation, focuses on canopy density

FAC grants Vedanta in-principle nod for oil drilling in Assam’s Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary: Report

The regional committee's recommendations stressed that exploration activities must adhere to safety protocols outlined in a parliamentary report on petroleum and natural gas, which followed the Baghjan oil and gas leak disaster of May 2020.

Population of tigers in India increased from 1,411 in 2006 to 3,682 in 2022, says Govt in Lok Sabha

As informed by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), the Government of India had notified tiger and peacock as 'National Animal' and 'National Bird' respectively, the minister said in his response.

New Zealand mulls over pricing sheep and cow burps to curb greenhouse gases

A draft plan to price agricultural emissions was released on Wednesday by New Zealand in an effort to curb one of the country's biggest sources of greenhouse gases, belching sheep and cattle.

Over 34 lakh tonnes of plastic waste generated in FY 2019-20: Govt

A National Level Taskforce has also been constituted by the Ministry for taking coordinated efforts to eliminate identified single use plastic items and effective implementation of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.

What’s dangerous about these cute turtles which are popular pets in India?

The red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) is an attractive animal because of its tiny size and appealing colour, which makes it a popular pet in India. Once the turtle becomes an adult though, it can be a challenge to take care of and keep safe and owners prefer to release it into water bodies.

Govt to bring new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The response from the Environment Secretary, R P Gupta came after the Supreme Court, which had raised concern over the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, was told by the Centre on Monday that it will bring a new legislation to curb pollution and submit a proposal before it in four days.

Nearly 25 lakh tonne e-waste generated in country in past 3 years: Govt

Responding to a query, Minister of State for Environment Babul Supriyo told the Lower House that for the 21 types of notified Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE), an estimated 7.08 lakh tonne e-waste was generated in 2017-18, while the respective figures for the next two financial years were 7.71 lakh tonnes and 10.14 lakh tonnes.

Centre amends mining law, exempts several activities from green clearance

Removal of sand deposits from agricultural fields after floods will not require green clearance now, with the Centre amending the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.

Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules, asks states, UTs to set up authority

The ministry has also directed that each state and Union Territory will have to set up an authority that will define strategies for conservation and wise use of wetlands within their jurisdiction.

Env Min appointed panel clears 3 housing projects in Delhi as trees to be translocated

The expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the ministry of environment, forests and climate change has cleared the revised housing projects in Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar colonies.

Green panel okays Vijayawada airport runway extension

A proposal submitted by the Airport Authority of India said, the existing airport is currently handling about 40 operations per day (20 landings and 20 take-offs) and operating capacity of the airport is about 300 passengers.

Green panel nod for Rs 2600 cr GMR Hyderabad airport expansion plan

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) which manages the airport is in the process of expanding the current design capacity from the existing 12 million passengers per annum to 25 million passengers per annum.

Cairn India gets nod for drilling 64 exploratory, appraisal

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) while according to environmental clearance set a few conditions along with other specific and general environmental conditions relevant to the project proposal.

NGT asks ministry of environment to not act under new notification

A bench headed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) chairperson, justice Swatanter Kumar, on January 5, 2017, took the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to task, for not â€˜applying its mind‘, while amending &#82

NGT asks states to submit complete list of wetlands

The National Green Tribunal has directed all state governments to submit a complete list of wetlands under their jurisdiction after a plea claimed that large areas which are ecologically important are being lost as these have not been notified as protected under law

Compensation to builders relief for stuck road projs:Ind-Ra

"The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approval to authorise the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to provide rationalised compensation to concessionaires in case of delays not attributable to them could provide respite for stranded road projects," Ind-Ra said.

National Summit and Exhibition on Water, Waste Water Treatment & Solid Waste Management to take Place in New Delhi

Support from UN Habitat, TERI, leading Municipal Corporations and environmental bodies point to the urgency of adoption of sustainable solutions in India

Need exports to grow at 25% for 15-16% mfg growth: DIPP

Secretaries finalised one year and three year action plan on Make in India, says DIPP secretary Amitabh Kant. He says specific sector-wise action plan will be implemented, while adding that the industry raised issues on predictable tax regime, infrastructure deficit, inverted duty structure and land availability.