Policy Framework

Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

  • An EIA is an important process for evaluating the likely environmental impact of a proposed project. It makes a scientific estimate of the likely impacts of a project, such as a mine, irrigation dam, industrial unit or waste treatment plant.
  • It is a process whereby people’s views are taken into consideration for granting final approval to any developmental project or activity.
  • It is basically, a decision-making tool to decide whether the project should be approved or not.
  • In India, EIA is statutorily backed up by the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which was enacted after the Bhopal gas ....
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