Several regulatory functions are part of the mandate of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, e.g. Environmental Clearance, Forestry Clearance, Coastal Zone Regulation, Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, Animal Experimentation, etc. While re-engineering of these regulatory procedures is going on, some "Good Practices" in regulatory procedures may be adopted to remedy clearly perceived problems with the regulatory procedures, as long as they are consistent with the existing systems, and do not involve any amendments to the relevant statutes or regulations. Users can get to know of...
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Information on National River Conservation Plan
The National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) aims at preventing pollution of rivers and improving water quality. Users can access information on specific action plans for various rivers, details of sewage treatment plants, water quality monitoring and implementing agencies.
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Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority
Get information about the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority. Users can get information related to account openings, establishment guidelines, meetings, financial statements and annual plans etc.
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Envis centre for Faculty of Marine Science of Annamalai University
Get detailed information about the Envis centre for Faculty of Marine Science of Annamalai University. Information about estuaries, mangroves, coral reefs, and lagoons etc. Users can also access details of library, newsletters, news clippings, and publications etc.
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Official website of National River Conservation Directorate
Information about the National River Conservation Directorate is given. Detailed information about the various river action plans is provided. Users can access information related to sewage treatment plant, water quality monitoring, implementing agencies, industrial pollution and source of pollution etc.
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Information on National Environment Appellate Authority
The National Environment Appellate Authority (NEAA) was set up by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to address cases in which environment clearances are required in certain restricted areas. Users can get details related to the Authority, its functions, act, etc.
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Legislations on Environment, Forests and Wildlife
You can find the legislation related to the environment, forests and wildlife protection provided by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Users can find Acts and Rules pertaining to water pollution, air pollution, environment protection, public liability insurance, animal welfare etc.
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Information on wildlife laws
The Government of India enacted Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wild life of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. Users can get details related to wildlife protection acts, bills, rules, notifications and guidelines.
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National Environment Policy 2006
The National Environment Policy, 2006 is given by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. The National Environment Policy, 2006 is the outcome of extensive consultations with experts in different disciplines, Central Ministries, Members of Parliament, State Governments, Industry Associations, Academic and Research Institutions, Civil Society, NGOs and the Public.
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Policy Statements on environment and forest by Ministry of Environment and Forests
Details about Policy Statements on environment and forest by Ministry of Environment and Forests are given. Users can get information on National Environment Policy 2006, National Zoo Policy, National Forest Policy, Wildlife Conservation Strategy 2002, etc. Access to Policy Statement for Abatement of Pollution and National Conservation Strategy and Policy Statement on Environment and Development is also available.
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National Forest Policy by Ministry of Environment and Forest
Details about National Forest Policy 1988 by the Ministry of Environment and Forest are given. Users can get information related to the policy, its objectives, background, essentials for forest management and strategy. Details on area under forests, afforestation, social forestry, farm forestry, management of state forests, wildlife conversation, tribal people, etc. are also available.
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National Biodiversity Authority
The Act covers conservation, use of biological resources and associated knowledge occurring in India for commercial or research purposes or for the purposes of bio-survey and bio-utilisation. It provides a framework for access to biological resources and sharing the benefits arising out of such access and use.
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Website of Ministry of Environment and Forests
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) is the nodal agency in the administrative structure of the Central Government for planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the implementation of India's environmental and forestry policies and programmes. Information on project clearances and rules and regulation related to pollution, environmental protection, wildlife etc. is provided. Users can get to know about actions and reports...
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Website of PARIVESH
PARIVESH (Pro Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive and Virtuous Environmental Single window Hub) is a web based, role based workflow application which has been developed for online submission and monitoring of the proposals submitted by the proponents for seeking Environment, Forest, Wildlife and CRZ Clearances from Central, State and district level authorities. It automates the entire tracking of proposals which includes online...
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Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems
Get information about Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE) by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Get details about the role of CEMDE in strengthening awareness, research and training in priority areas of environmental management of degraded ecosystems. Users can get information about the function of CEMDE on the issues of biodiversity conservation, habitat loss, pollution and rehabilitation of displaced...
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Website of Zoological Survey of India
The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is the premier taxonomic research organization in India. It was established on 1 July 1916 to promote surveys, exploration and research leading to advancement of our knowledge of various aspects of the exceptionally rich animal life of India.