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A major Report on securing the future for the Elephant in India was today submitted to the Minister of Environment & Forests. The Report lays out a comprehensive action agenda for protecting elephants in the wild and in captivity, and for addressing human-elephant conflict. The Minister welcomed the Report and promised speedy implementation of the major recommendations.
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Reintroducing the Cheetah in India
New Delhi, 30th August, 2010
A Group of Experts has submitted a detailed assessment of the potential for reintroducing the cheetah in India, recommending three potential sites for reintroduction. The cheetah, which is a flagship specie of the deciduous dryland/grassland ecosystem, became extinct in India in the 1960s. The word "cheetah" derived from the Sanskrit word citrakāyah .
Project Cheetah - FAQs
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Report Executive Summary
   India and Climate Change
Conference on Global Carbon Budgets and Equity in Climate Change
Mumbai, 28th-29th June, 2010
Discussion Paper, Supplementary Notes     and Summary Report
Complete Proceedings of Conference
BASIC Ministers endorse "BASIC-plus" approach, equity principles
Rio de Janeiro, 26th July 2010
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India Taking on Climate Change –
Post-Copenhagen Domestic Actions
New Delhi, 30th June, 2010
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Major Economies Forum 7th Meeting, Rome
29-30th June, 2010
Statement Made by India's Minister
Read Co-Chair's Summary
Conference on Global Carbon Budgets and Equity in Climate Change
Mumbai, 30th June, 2010
Post-Conference Press Release
Pre-Conference Press Release
Agenda of the Conference
India Makes Strong Case for REDD+, Joins Oslo Forestry Partnership
New Delhi, 30th May, 2010
India's Presentation on its Forestry and     Climate Change Initiatives
India's Statement at the Oslo Conference
Report on India's GHG Emissions 2007 Released
New Delhi, 11th May 2010
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Executive Summary
Workshop Presentations
10th May, 2010
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25th April, 2010
Joint Statement
19th April, 2010
Statement Made by India’s Minister
MEF Chair’s Summary
6th January, 2010
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New Delhi, 24th January, 2010
Read Joint Statement
New Delhi, 5th November, 2009
Press Note
Delhi Climate Change Agenda
New Delhi, 21st October, 2009
Agreement
Workshop Presentations
Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment
India Launches a Comprehensive Network for Climate Change Assessment.
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India's GHG Emissions Profile - Results of Climate Modelling Studies
Report
Press Release
Presentation  
World Bank Study on India Low Carbon Development
Background Papers
Workshop Held on Action Plan for Innovations in Environmental Regulation
New Delhi, 21st July, 2010
The Ministry of Environment and Forests held a conference on "Innovative Instruments for Environmental Regulation" today in New Delhi. Speaking at the conference, Minister Jairam Ramesh stated, "It is important to go beyond traditional mechanisms for environmental regulation and explore the role that can be played by online real-time databases, third-party involvement in audits and market mechanisms."
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Presentation by GPCB
Presentation by MPPCB
Presentation by J-PAL on Methodology
Presentation by J-PAL on Env Regulations
Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative (GANDHI) Memorial Project Launched
Dandi, 7th July, 2010
The Green Action for National Dandi Heritage Initiative (GANDHI) Memorial Project was inaugurated today by the Union Minister for Environment and Forests, Shri Jairam Ramesh, and Chairman, Dandi Memorial Committee, Shri Gopal Krishna Gandhi. In the 80th year after the Dandi March, this Rs 25 crore project will promote Gandhiji's vision for sustainable development in Dandi and its surrounding villages.
Press Release
Brochure on GANDHI Memorial Project
Ministry constitutes Expert Group to recommend Plastic Rules
New Delhi, 30th April, 2010
An expert group was today constituted to examine the draft Plastic Rules, 2009 and make recommendations based on the comments received and cross national experiences. The group will also examine economic instruments to promote environment friendly alternatives to plastic bags.
Composition and Terms of Reference
Indira Paryavaran Bhawan
19th November, 2009
Hon'ble Union Minster of Finance Shri Pranab Mukherjee laid the foundation stone for the proposed MoEF building - Indira Paryavaran Bhawan & launched a book titled 'Indira Gandhi on Environment & Forests' published by the Ministry of Environment & Forests.
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The Minister today released a discussion paper on an emissions trading scheme for air pollutants in India. The paper has been prepared by experts from J-PAL, MIT and Harvard University at the request of the Ministry. Pilot studies are being planned with State governments that are putting in place online monitoring systems. The Ministry invites comments on the paper.
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Report on Public Consultations on Green India Mission
New Delhi, 25th August, 2010
On May 24, 2010, the Ministry of Environment & Forests released a Draft Mission Document for the National Mission for Green India, one of the eighth missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change announced by the Prime Minister in June 2008. It was announced that the Mission Document would be finalised after a series of public consultations to be undertaken across the country during the June and July 2010. More than 1450 persons took part in these consultations. The Minister personally travelled to all 7 locations and chaired all of the discussions. All the feedback from public meeting sessions has been collated, analysed and editorially assimilated in the form of suggested amendments to various sections of Draft Mission Document.
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Green India Mission Draft Document Released, National Consultation to Follow
New Delhi, 24th May, 2010
The Ministry today released a draft Mission document for the 'National Mission for a Green India', one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. The Mission will be finalised after a series of public consultations to be undertaken across the country starting June 11. The Ministry invites feedback and comments on the Mission document.
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   Letters to Chief Ministers
Report to the People on
Environment and Forests 2009-2010
   
 
State of Environment
Report-India 2009		   Annual Report
2009-2010
   
 
 
 
Rules, Orders and Notifications
National Green Tribunal Bill Passed in Parliament
New Delhi, 5th May, 2010
The National Green Tribunal Bill (2009), which intends to set up specialised environmental courts across the country, was passed in both Houses of Parliament. It will now be sent for Presidential assent. The Bill envisages the setting up of Green Tribunals, comprising judicial and expert members to adjudicate substantial questions of the environment, and award civil penalties.
NGT Act, 2010
Greening Justice - a Report by Access   Initiative
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ICFRE presents 26 papers in XXIIIrd IUFRO World Forestry Congress. [Updated: September 1st 2010]
Consideration of projects for environmental clearance based on Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) - Extension of Moratorium up to 31.10.2010. [Updated: September 1st 2010]
Constitution of Western Ghats Natural Heritage Management Committee. [Updated: September 1st 2010]
Constitution of Expert Group to study the possible impacts of communication towers on Birds and bees. [Updated: September 1st 2010]
Letter from Minister for Environment & Forests to the Chief Minister of Orissa on Polavaram issue, dated 18th August, 2010. [Updated: September 1st 2010]
Stage I Forest Clearance to the Brutanga Irrigation Project in the Nayagarh District of Orissa - Press Release [Updated: August 31st 2010]
Note on Status of Corals Protection in India [Updated: August 30th 2010]
India and Multilateral Environmental Agreements: A Summary [Updated: August 30th 2010]
Revised Terms of Reference for the POSCO Committee dated August 27, 2010 [Updated: August 30th 2010]
Revocation of Environmental Clearance to Careamol Iron Ore Mine at village Pirla, Taluk Quepem, District South Goa, Goa of Shri Jaisinh Maganlal. [Updated: August 26th 2010]
Clarification regarding environmental clearances to projects in Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri Districts of Maharashtra. [Updated: August 26th 2010]
Committee constituted to examine the issues relating to Monitoring of Projects. [Updated: August 25th 2010]
Latest issue of the bimonthly outreach journal of National Tiger Conservation Authority "STRIPES" Mar-Apr 2010. [Updated: August 24th 2010]
Consideration of proposals regarding in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, Maharashtra. [Updated: August 20th 2010]
Aarpee Iron Ore Mine at village Jambhunatha, District Bellary, Karnataka of M/s Smt. R. Mallamma - Suspension of mining activities regarding. [Updated: August 19th 2010]
Activities which can be undertaken without prior Environmental Clearance. [Updated: August 19th 2010]
Letters only in Hindi to Members of Parliament and non-officials belonging to Region 'A'. [Updated: August 16th 2010]
Minutes of the meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC). [Updated: August 16th 2010]
High Level Advisory Committee for ascertaining pari-passu compliance on environmetal measures for Sardar Sarovar Project. [Updated: August 16th 2010]
Memorandum of Understanding between Anna University Chennai (AUC) and the Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) to establish National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management within the premises of AUC. [Updated: August 12th 2010]
Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) and Survey of India (under DIT) for mapping and delineation of of hazard line along Indian coast [Updated: August 12th 2010]
Establishment of 3 member committee to look into Elephant deaths in Simlipal Tiger Reserve. [Updated: August 11th 2010]
Proposed revisions to the terms of reference of MoEF Notification dated 11th February, 2010. [Updated: August 10th 2010]
Accreditation of EIA Consultant by Quality Council of India . [Updated: August 10th 2010]
Discussions held with Hon'ble Minister for Environment & Forests relating to Monitoring Compliance of Environment/CRZ clearance conditions.Summary record | Presentation. [Updated: August 9th 2010]
Stop Work Order in POSCO dated 04th August 2010. [Updated: August 6th 2010]
Special Issue of "Paryavaran" on Ozone. [Updated: August 2nd 2010]
India and US pledge to co-lead global energy initiative - Press Release. [Updated: July 30th 2010]
Site Inspection Report on projects (a) 2x660 MW (Phase-I) Super Critical Coal-based Thermal Power Plant in Sompeta Mandal in Srikakulam; (b) 2640 MW Bhavanapadu Thermal Power Project near Kakrapalli village, Srikakulam District; (c) Alumina Refinery (1.4 MTPA) and Co-generation plant (90 MW) at Srungavarapukota, Vizianagaram; (c) Alumina Refinery (1.5 MTPA ) Smelter Plant (2,50,000 TPA) alongwith Captive Power Plant (90 MW) at Mandal Makavarapallam, District Visakhapatnam. Read Press Note | Read Project Report [Updated: July 30th 2010]
Indira Sagar "Polavaram" Multipurpose Project on Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh - Press Release. [Updated: July 28th 2010]
Order Constituting 4 Member Committee in POSCO dated 28th July 2010. [Updated: July 28th 2010]
Letter to the Secretary (Environment), Government of Maharashtra regarding construction of IT project "Lunkad IT Park" at Mouje Dhanori, Pune, Maharashtra. [Updated: July 28th 2010]
Invitation of nominations for the National Awards for Prevention of Pollution and Rajiv Gandhi Environment Award for Clean Technology - 2009-2010. Hindi | English [Updated: July 27th 2010]
Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Feasibility Studies - Press Release [Updated: July 20th 2010]
Decision on Rupsiabagar-Khasiyabara Hydro-Electric Project. Press Release [Updated: July 19th 2010]
Initiatives related to Cold Deserts of HP and J&K by the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education). [Updated: July 19th 2010]
Report on Genetic Analyses of Tiger Scats Collected in Ranthambhore. [Updated: July 19th 2010]
Coal-based thermal power plant by Nagarjuna Construction Company Limited, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh - Press Release | Letter [Updated: July 15th 2010]
Indira Gandhi Paryavaran Puraskar, 2010 - Advt. English | Hindi [Updated: July 15th 2010]
Correspondence regarding destruction of mangroves for developing eco-tourism project by Pappinissery Panchayat of Kannur District, Kerala. Letter | Order [Updated: July 13th 2010]
Gundia Power Plant in Karnataka - Press Release. [Updated: July 13th 2010]
Minutes of the workshop on Reforms in Environmental Regulation held on 25.05.2010. [Updated: July 13th 2010]
PERT Chart Indira Paryavaran Bhawan. [Updated: July 10th, 2010]
Meeting of Hindi Salahkar Samiti under the Chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister of Environment & Forests(I/C) on July 29th, 2010. [Updated: July 9th, 2010]
Adviser Projects, Ministry of Coal will be included as Special Invitee for EAC meetings - Office Memorandum. [Updated: July 9th, 2010]
Identification of prima facie 'go' and 'no-go' areas for coal mining by Ministry of Environment & Forests and the Ministry of Coal - Press Release. [Updated: July 8th, 2010]
Careamol Iron Ore Mine at village Pirla, Quepem Taluk, District South Goa (Letter to Shri Jaisinh Maganlal). [Updated: July 7th, 2010]
Medini Puraskar Yojana - 2009.Hindi | English [Updated: July 6th, 2010]
Hon'ble Minister's Statement at 7th MEF Meeting, Rome, June 29th, 2010. [Updated: June 30th, 2010]
Environmental Post Evaluation of the projects under the Schemes in the Taj Trapezium Zone. [Updated: June 30th, 2010]
Order on Constitution of 4 Member Committee on Bauxite Mining in Lanjigarh by OMC. [Updated: June 29th, 2010]
Constitution of a Supervisory Committee to monitor the impacts of SPM, SO2 & NOx due to Coal Based Thermal Power Plant of M/s JSW Energy Limited, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. [Updated: June 28th, 2010]
Coal Based Thermal Power Plant of M/s JSW Energy Limited at Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, installation of FGD regarding. [Updated: June 28th, 2010]
Accreditation of EIA Consultant by Quality Council of India. Office Memorandum | List of Applicants. [Updated: June 28th, 2010]
CRZ clearance for the proposed Thermal Power Plant at village Hankon, M/s Ind-Barath Power (Karwar) Ltd. [Updated: June 28th, 2010]
Revised Draft Pet Shop Rules 2010 | Report of the Group on the Draft Pet Shop Rules. [Updated: June 22nd, 2010]
Report to assess Environment & Forest Clearances of Hydropower Projects on River Mandakini (to be placed before EAC). [Updated: June 23rd, 2010]
Thermal Power Plant of M/s Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) at Tamnar in District Raigarh (Letter to the Secretary Environment, Government of Chhattisgarh). [Updated: June 18th, 2010]
4X600 MW (2400) MW Coal Based Thermal Power Plant of M/s Jindal Power Ltd (JPL) at Tamnar in District Raigarh (Letter to the Director, M/s Jindal Power Ltd.).
Palaspani Manganese Ore Mining Project of M/s Krishnaping Alloys Pvt. Ltd., located in village Palaspani, Tehsil Sausar, District Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh - environmental clearance, regarding. | Letter to Secretary.
Constitution of the Expert Appraisal Committee in the Industry Sector for assessment and evaluation of projects requiring clearance under the EIA Notification, 2006.
Reconstitution of the Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental appraisal of River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects under the EIA Notification, 2006.
Reconstitution of the Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental appraisal of Thermal Power & Coal Mine projects.
Reconstitution of the Expert Appraisal Committee for environmental appraisal of Infrastructure, Building/Construction & Industrial estates and Misc. projects.
Ganga Clean-up project, Varanasi.
Draft Aquarium Fish Breeding & Marketing Rules 2010.
Draft Dog Breeding Rules 2010.
Status of applications seeking permission for Import/Export of Hazardous Waste.
Letter to Chief Secretary, MP on Maheshwar Hydro Electric Project, dated 28th May, 2010.
Report of the Member Secretary, NTCA on Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve regarding recent tigress mortality.
Report of the group constituted to evolve model guidelines regarding environmental aspects of quarrying of minor minerals
Keeping in abeyance the Environmental Clearance to Careamol Iron Ore Mine (ML area 98.76 ha) at village Pirla, South Goa.
Clarifications to the Issues raised during Awareness Workshops.
Mapping Coal Blocks and Forest Cover in India, 28-05-2010
Reconstitution of High Level Monitoring Committee under the Notification No. S.O. No. 52 (E) dated 17th January, 2001 (Mahableswar - Panchgani as an Eco-Sensitive Region).
STRIPES - Issue 2. Outreach Journal of NTCA.
Protection of marine turtle habitats along the Indian coast.
New initiative on Panchayat and Forests.
Committee to review proposed projects in buffer/corridor area of tiger reserves for adverse impact on landscapes, 14th May 2010.
Site inspection of Srinagar Hydro Electric Project in Uttarakhand
Draft E-waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2010. [Comments are invited by 15-07-2010]
Posco Project in Orissa: An Update
Suspension of Environmental Clearance to Pirna Iron Ore Mine of M/s Sesa Goa Ltd. at villages Pirna and Nadora, North Goa, Goa..
Uranium Mining Proposal in Meghalaya Rejected by MoEF.
Munnar, Central Team Report.
Hazard Line Mapping, Press Note.
Recent Correspondence on Narmada - Letter to MD, MHPCL (dated 10th May 2010) | Letter to Chairman, CWC (dated 10th May 2010) | Maheshwar Hydel Power Project: Chronology of events | Letter from MD, Maheshwar Hydro Electric Project regarding stoppage of work at Maheshwar Hydel Power Corporation | Omkareshwar Multipurpose Project in Madhya Pradesh. | Letter on Maheshwar Project.
MoEF Communication on Vedanta University dated 11th May 2010.
MoEF proposes ban on trade in Peacock Feathers.
MEF urges CMs to invest in frontline forest staff, fill vacancies.
Draft Pet Shop Rules, 2010.
Constitution of Committee for conservation of Kolleru Lake Sanctuary.
Press Note on Alleged Ban on Tourism in Tiger Reserves dated May 4th, 2010
Outcome Budget of Ministry of Environment and Forests 2010-11.
Follow-up actions regarding cancellation of Environmental Clearance for construction of IT Project "Lunkad IT Park" at Mouje Dhanori, Pune, Maharashtra.
High Level Advisory Committee for Sardar Sarovar Project
2X660 MW Coal Based Thermal Power Plant at village Salka, in Premnagar Tehsil, in Surguja Distt, in Chhattisgarh.
Minutes of the 18th Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) held on April 12, 2010.
Hon'ble Minister's Statement at 6th MEF Meeting, Washington DC, April 18th, 2010.
Procedure for conduct of public hearing by the State/Union Territory Pollution Control Boards/Committees (SPCBs/UTPCCs) under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006.
Guidelines for Expansion of Coal Mining Sector Projects.
Proposed revisions to the Terms of Reference of MoEF Notification dated February 11, 2010.
Standing Committee of National Board of Wildlife rejects proposals to protect biodiversity, Press Note
Report of the Public Consultation with fisherfolks and community to strengthen Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 1991
Results Framework Document (RFD) for Ministry of Environment and Forests (2010-11)
Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movements) Third Amendment Rules: English | Hindi
Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan Reports of Bajoli Holi H. E. Project (180 MW) at Chamba, Himachal Pradesh Executive Summary: English | Hindi
Evaluation of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) - Report
Report of the committee to ascertain the status of Environmental Clearances of Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project on Bhagirathi River.
Notice for inviting comments/ suggestions on Terms of Reference (ToR) of the Task Force on Project Elephant.
Consideration of expansion projects for environmental clearance in thermal power sector.
Office Memorandum w.r.t the Project Proponents to whom MoEF has awarded ToRs under EIA Notification, 2006
Time limit for validity of ToRs prescribed under EIA Notification, 2006 for undertaking detailed EIA studies for development projects requiring environmental clearance Office Memorandum
Report of the Committee to Evolve Road Map on Management of Waste in India. Report and Annexure
Consideration of projects for environmental clearance based on Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI)
Site Inspection Report for diversion of 660.749 ha of forest land for mining of Bauxite ore in Lanjigarh Bauxite Reserve in favour of Orissa Mining Corporation in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in Orissa for approval under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. Letter, CCF's Report, Dr. Usha Ramanathan's Report, Dr. Vinod Rishi's Report and List of Annexures
MoEF welcomes 13th Finance Commission, Press release, 10th March, 2010
Statement of Shri Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Environment and Forests in Lok Sabha on 9th March, 2010
Suggestions Invited on ToR of the Project Elephant Task Force
Ministry announces new impetus to Ganga, Press Release, 4th March, 2010
Constitution of a Management Committee under the National Environment Sciences Fellows Programme, Office Memorandum.
Nominations are invited for Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship Award and Dr. B. P. Pal Fellowship Award for Bio-Diversity for the Year 2010.
Consideration of proposals regarding mining activity under the provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 form the State of Goa.
Letter from Minister for Environment & Forests to the Chief Minister of Karnataka on the subject of Mining, dated 23rd February, 2010.
Letter from Minister for Environment & Forests to the Chief Minister of Goa on the subject of Mining, dated 22nd February, 2010.
Order on the Constitution of an Expert Group to look into the Scientific Functions of the Ministry dated 18th February 2010.
Results Framework Document of the Ministry of Environment & Forests for the period from January 2010 to March 2010. Section I, Section II, Section III, Section IV & Section V
Clarification on MoEF Notification of October 26, 2009 on Biological Resources Notified as Normally Traded Commodities.
Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra (IPVM) Awards - 2010 Proforma English, Proforma Hindi& List of PCCFs
Task force on Project Elephant
Minutes of the 19th meeting of National Coastal Zone Management Authority held on 22-01-2010
Notification - Establishment of Committee to study the implementation of the Forest Rights Act 2006
Prime Minister reiterates India’s resolve to address climate change, 5th February, 2010
India's Communication to UNFCCC on domestic mitigation actions, 30th January 2010
Methane to Market Partnership Expo 2010
Proposed Amendments to the National Green Tribunal Bill 2009
National Wetland Conservation Programme, Revised Guidelines
Consideration of projects for environmental clearance based on Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index.
Minister of Environment & Forests visit Sunderbans. Ministry to enhance focus. - Press Release, 12th January, 2010
MoEF issues letter to Orissa Government regarding observance of forest rights before establishment of Integrated Steel Plant and Captive Port by POSCO India Pvt. Ltd.
Inviting comments on EIA Sector Specific Manuals prepared by ASCI & IL & FS Ecosmart Ltd.
Postponement of the 19th Meeting of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority. Meeting    Agenda. [Updated: January 5th, 2010]
Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) held on 22nd December, 2009. [Updated: December 31st, 2009]
Speech of Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment & Forests, Government of India, at the High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Conference, Copenhagen 16 December 2009. [Updated: December 21st, 2009]
Invitation of nominations for the Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award 2009. [Updated: December 12th, 2009]
Invitation of nominations for the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Protection Award 2009. [Updated: December 12th, 2009]
World Bank Project on Coastal Zone. Executive Summary [Hindi & English], Draft Final Report. [Updated: December 4th, 2009]
Winners of Essay Writing MoEF-WWF Prithvi Ratna Award. [Updated: November 24th, 2009]
Intervention made by India's Environment Minister at the Pre-COP meeting at Copenhagen, November 16, 2009. View. [Updated: November 21st, 2009]
Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009. Press Note, Notification. [Updated: November 18th, 2009]
NAFRA Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, Draft Report. Volume - I, Volume - II
NAFRA Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, Executive Summary. Hindi, English
Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri J. M. Mauskar, Additional Secretary, to examine the comments received on the proposed draft amendments issued vide S. O. 195(E) dated 19-01-2009 to EIA Notification, 2006. Office Memorandum, Report. [Updated: November 11th, 2009]
Directives of Committee of Parliament on Official Language - releasing Advertisements Hindi-English bilingually or Hindi-English-Regional language trilingually. [Updated: November 11th, 2009]
Directives of Committee of Parliament on Official Language - organising Hindi workshops. [Updated: November 9th, 2009]
Office Memorandum on US Ship "Platinum -II", Dated November 9th, 2009
Writ Petition No. 13341/08 filed by Krishna Godavari Deltala Parirakshana Samithi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh & Others Vs Union of India & Others - Report of the Sub Committee. [Updated: November 9th, 2009]
Key Agencies Agree to Enhance Coordination on Wildlife Crime. [Updated: November 9th, 2009]
18th Meeting of National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) held on September 15th, 2009 - Agenda, Minutes of the Meeting.
Report of the Central Technical Team on the Ship "Platinum-II" - Report, Annexures. [Updated: November 5th, 2009]
New Policy on Expansion of Existing Ports and Initiation of New Projects along the Coastline - Press Release, Office Memorandum. [Updated: November 10th, 2009]
Press Statement. [Updated: October 20th, 2009]
Press Note on Bt Brinjal. [Updated: October 20th, 2009]
   Vedanta: Relevant Documents
Show cause notice for revocation of the Environmental Clearance in view of non-compliance to the conditions stipulated while according Environmental Clearance to the Captive Power Plant at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Orissa by M/s Vedanta Aluminium Limited. Dated: August 31st, 2010
Show cause notice for the withdrawal of TORs etc. in view of undertaking construction activity without obtaining prior Environmental Clearance by the Captive Power Plant at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Orissa by M/s Vedanta Aluminium Limited. Dated: August 31st, 2010
Decision on grant of forest clearance in Kalahandi and Raygada districts of Orissa for the proposal submitted by the Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd. for bauxite mining in Lanjigarh Bauxite Mines.
Letter from Saxena Committee in response to State Government's letter, dated August 23, 2010.
Recommendation of the Forest Advisory Committee in its Meeting convened on August 20, 2010.
Letter from Orissa Government dated August 17, 2010.
Saxena Committee Report on Vedanta, dated August 16, 2010.
Opinion of Attorney General of India, dated July 20, 2010.
Letter to Law Ministry seeking legal opinion of Attorney General of India, dated July 19, 2010.
Press Statement on Bauxite Mining by the Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC) through Vedanta, dated November 27, 2010.
   Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Relevant    Documents
Detoxification, Decommissioning and Dismantling of Union Carbide Plant
Geophysical Investigations to Assess Industrial Waste Dumped at UCIL, Bhopal
   National Environmental Sciences     Fellows Programme
Booklet
Minutes of the First Meeting of the Management Committee
   EIA Sector Specific Manuals
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   Western Ghats
Draft Regulatory Framework for Wetlands Conservation
New Delhi, 24th May, 2010
The Ministry has released a draft of the Regulatory Framework for Wetland Conservation for feedback from all stakeholders. The draft framework was prepared by a multi-disciplinary expert group.The date of inviting the comments has been extended to July 31st, 2010. A background note and the draft framework is appended.
Read Background Note and Regulatory  Framework
Bt Brinjal: Relevant Documents
During the months of January and February 2010 the Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh attended and chaired a series of nationwide consultations on the issue of Bt Brinjal. Organised by the MoEF and CEE these consultations aimed at giving the public a forum where meaningful debate on the issue could take place before a final decision on the introduction of Bt Brinjal was taken.
Introductory Booklet on Bt Brinjal
Minister's Report in Hindi
Minister's Report in English
Expert Committee Report
Videos on Consultations  
Annexures
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Submission of National Report to UNCCD Secretariat
New Delhi, 23rd July, 2010
India is a signatory to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. As a party to the Convention, India has been meeting its obligations through implementation of various programmes and reporting the progress to the UNCCD secretariat every 4 years. India has already submitted three National Reports in the years - 2000, 2002 and 2006. The fourth National Report is due for submission to the UNCCD secretariat, before 15 October 2010. Please fill in the appropriate forms and send them to address provided in the Instruction Sheet.
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MoEF announces National Seabuckthorn Initiative on a Consortium Approach
Leh, 14th July, 2010
Read Press Note
Leh Declaration
Minutes of Workshop
MoEF-IIFM Internship Programme 2010
Bhopal, 28th July, 2010
The Ministry of Environment & Forests sanctioned the project entitled "Monitoring & Evaluation of Forest Area Diversions" to the meritorious students of Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), as summer internship projects.
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