Ministry of Environment & Forests
Ministry of Environment & Forests
Guidelines for rice milling industries- A document by Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests (2012)
Posted on 26 Nov, 2012 12:42 PMThis document by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment & Forests has following chapters:
Revised guidelines for the centrally sponsored scheme of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) - Ministry of Environment & Forests, 2011
Posted on 25 Sep, 2011 06:03 PM
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Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, every industry has to provide adequate treatment of its effluents before disposal, irrespective of whether it is in stream, land, sewerage system of sea. The small scale industrial units (SSI), which are presently defined as units whose plant and machinery are valued at less than Rs. 5 crore occupy an important place in the country's economy. The SSIs are a major contributor to the total industrial pollution load of the country. However, only a small fraction of the effluent discharge from these units is estimated to be treated as on date.
Reports of environmental clearance being given to Vedanta at Niyamagiri incorrect - A press note by MoEF
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 12:21 PMThe Environmental Clearance in that area which was considered in the Ministry of Environment and Forests in fact pertains to the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mining Project, located inter alia in Niyamgiri Reserve Forest covering two districts Raigarha and Kalahandi of Odisha, belonging to M/s Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd.
Government of India's National Environment Awareness Campaign: Entry forms
Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 10:03 PMThe Indian Government conducts a National Environment Awareness Campaign every year.