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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Portal for Regulation of Air Pollution in Non-Attainment Cities (PRANA)
PRANA – Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities, is a portal for supporting the monitoring of the implementation of India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
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Information on Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana (Jaiv Indhan - Vatavaran Anukool Fasal Awashesh Nivaran Yojana) was launched by the Government of India to promote bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass and other renewable feedstocks. This initiative aims to encourage the development of second-generation (2G) ethanol, which is derived from agricultural waste, thereby reducing environmental pollution and providing an alternative to fossil fuels...
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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...