The current National Forest Policy dates back to 1988 before India's economic liberalization started and now the government wants a revision, as it perceives a decline in corporate investments into the forest sector
3 min read9 Apr 2018New Regulation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) Rules, 2018 ban the manufacture, trade, use, import and export of seven toxic chemicals listed under the Stockholm Convention
2 min read12 Mar 2018Union environment ministry raises compensation to Rs5 lakh from Rs2 lakh for death and permanent incapacitation to humans
2 min read1 Mar 2018The project for setting up the Naval Alternate Operating Base involves diversion of 676.12 hectares of forest land in Rambilli and Kalavalapalli regions of Visakhapatnam
1 min read28 Dec 2017Environment ministry proposes to transfer its powers to grant environment clearances to non-coal mines, river valley and irrigation projects and townships to SEIAA
2 min read22 Dec 2017Environment ministry asks states to form 'land banks' for afforestation for speedy forest clearances, suggests measures for comprehensive compensatory afforestation
2 min read10 Nov 2017The new rules prohibit activities like conversion of wetland for non-wetland uses, setting up of industries, waste dumping, discharge of untreated wastes and effluents
4 min read28 Sep 2017The PR firm will spread awareness about the ministry's environment-related initiatives and why it is important to address these issues, among others
2 min read10 Apr 2017It has been suggested to the committee to submit a report by end-March
1 min read10 Mar 2017Experts say a lot of effort has gone into devising strict emission standards for thermal power plants and the focus should now be on their implementation
2 min read17 Feb 2017The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared