Projects in Eco-Sensitive Areas

The Ministry of Environment and Forests has issued the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification in September, 2006 mandating prior environmental clearance for developmental projects and activities as detailed in the Schedule to this Notification. The project proponents are required to undertake preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports, based on the Terms of Reference, for appraisal of the project for the environmental clearance.The Notification further prescribes under General ndition the procedure for consideration of projects within 10 kms. from the boundary of notified Eco-Sensitive Areas and Protected Areas, notified under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.