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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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 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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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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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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National Environment Tribunal
In 1995 the Central Government established the National Environment Tribunal through the National Environment Tribunal Act 1995 to provide for strict liability for damage arsing out of accidents caused from the handling of hazardous substances.
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Public Liability Insurance Act 1991
The main objective of the Public Liability Insurance Act 1991 is to provide for damages to victims of an accident which occurs as a result of handling any hazardous substance. The Act applies to all owners associated with the production or handling of any hazardous chemicals. Users can get to know of the Act issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, amendments to the Act, notifications covering list of officers authorized to take...
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Rules and regulations on water pollution
Get information on the Acts, rules and notifications on water pollution by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Text of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act are available. Information on Government orders (G.O.) and sub-orders (S.O.) issued on amendments, delegation of powers to several Union Territories, Central Pollution Control Board, Central Water Laboratory...
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Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972
The Government enacted Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 with the objective of effectively protecting the wildlife of this country and to control poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives. The Act was amended in January 2003 and punishment and penalty for offences under the Act have been made more stringent. The Ministry has proposed further amendments in the law by introducing more rigid measures to strengthen the...