pipeline construction, thermal-power plant, infrastructure etc.) as required in compliance with the statutory requirements of MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change).
It is the procedure to acquire clearance from the government for projects suspected to cause environmental pollution. It is an e-Governance initiative by the MoEFCC (Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change)
Under the EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) Notification 2006, initiation and operation of projects such as Mining, Thermal-power plant, infrastructure etc., are required by law to acquire Environment Clearance from the government. Failing to do so may result in fines levied or termination of the project altogether.
Environmental Clearance is required for various projects to make sure that they meet the set environmental standards and regulations. It also ensures that the projects are sustainable and helps pinpoint environmental impacts if any, compelling oneself to mitigate it.
