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.
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 .
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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]
New Policy on Expansion of Existing Ports and Initiation
of New Projects along the Coastline - Press
Release, Office
Memorandum. [Updated: November 10th, 2009]
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.
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.
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.
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.