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India wants more factories, fabs and data centres. Where will the water come from?
India holds about 4% of global freshwater resources, while its demand is projected to double by 2030. The industrial sectors are increasingly vulnerable to water shortages, which may significantly affect growth plans and investments. Treatment of municipal wastewater presents a viable alternative for meeting industrial water needs and can create a new revenue source for urban areas.
Congress flags 'gigantic scandal' as Adani cuts Maharashtra hydropower project cost by 99%
Congress has raised concerns regarding a significant cost reduction by Adani Green Energy for a hydropower project. The price dropped from Rs 5,675 crore to Rs 56.75 crore, attracting allegations of misconduct. Following complaints, environmental authorities are investigating the claim to ensure proper handling. Congress leaders demand a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into Adani Group operations amid ongoing scrutiny.
CBI probing Hindalco & MoEF ex-Director over green nod to Talabira Project in 2014-15
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing Hindalco Industries Ltd (HIL) and former MoEF director Dr T Chandini for alleged corruption involving excess coal mining from 2000 to 2013. The violations occurred in critically polluted areas, leading to the reallocation of mines in 2015-16. Hindalco no longer owns these mines.
NGT asks MoEF for report on whether clearance needed for inland waterway projects in Ganga
The tribunal was hearing a plea filed by Bharat Jhunjhunwala and others on whether EIA is necessary for navigation infrastructure in the River Ganga in the stretch from Varanasi to Haldia also known as the National Waterway 1 (NW1) undertaken by Inland Waterways Authority of India.
Environment clearance exemption: MoEF gets time to file documents
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar asked MoEF to file by February 7 additional documents and listed the matter for day-to-day hearing from February 15.
MoEF plans to tweak clearance norms
MoEF plans to delink clearances for coal and environment for UMPPs, which could stretch the award process , said people familiar with the development.
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NGT raps MoEF for 'singing old tune' on disposal of CFLs
NGT has rapped the MoEF for not giving "serious" consideration to formulation of a scheme for environment-friendly disposal.
National Green Tribunal slams MoEF for not submitting data on asbestos mining
The National Green Tribunal has slammed the Environment Ministry (MoEF) for failing to produce data related to asbestos mining in various states.
Supreme Court grants time to Centre for assessing 18 hydro power projects
Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the MoEF, sought time for doing the environment and ecological impact report of 18 other projects.
Asbestos mining: National Green Tribunal raps MoEF for vague response
A bench, headed by Justice Kumar, made the observation after going through an affidavit filed by the MoEF and fixed the matter for further consideration on Dec 23.
Protecting Western Ghats: Environment ministry gets nod for final draft
The green bench categorically said that no fresh environmental clearance or permissions should be issued by MoEF till it issues the final notification.
Uttar Pradesh government backs 100m radius for Okhla eco zone
The fresh proposal, sent to the MoEF, is consistent with the state's earlier stand on the restricted area around the sanctuary.
Don't appoint inexperienced persons in Expert Appraisal Committee: NGT tells MoEF
The EACs are responsible for looking into projects which apply for environmental clearances and giving recommendations to the MoEF.
NGT slams MoEF and state governments for neglecting solid waste disposal
National Green Tribunal (NGT) Bhopal bench has slammed Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF), Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan governments for not implementing municipal solid waste (MSW) rules framed in 2000 and for also not furnishing satisfactory replies in this regard.
MoEF’s 1992 notification paves way for real estate players in Faridabad Aravalis
A 1992 notification of the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has proved spoiler in the protection of Aravalis in Faridabad and has paved the way for real estate players to eye these areas.
Centre lukewarm to Kerala’s concerns on Western Ghats issue
In a move that could have damaging political fallout for the UDF leadership, the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has categorically ruled out redrawing the borders of 123 villages in the state which had been declared ecologically sensitive areas (ESA) in the notification based on the Kasturirangan panel report.
NGT summons Environment Secy over MoEF's absence from hearings
Surjit Singh, Jt Secy, MoEF, present on behalf of MoEF, said that he looks after the administrative affairs of NGT and has nothing to do with cases.
RPower's Sasan power project got undue favour from MoEF: CAG
RPower's Sasan power project received undue favour from the environment ministry that gave forest clearance to the project in violation of the act
Area within 10km of sanctuaries, parks as ESZ, says MoEF
In an important development which may have severe implications on the mining industry, the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) said that as the state government has not responded with any proposal, it has decided to consider the area located within 10km of all the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the Goa as eco-sensitive zones (ESZ)
National Green Tribunal asks MoEF to finalise Gadgil panel report on Western Ghats
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar has granted the MoEF three weeks time, as a last opportunity, to finalise the report.
PMO helps bury NHAI-MoEF hatchet over green clearances
The face-off between the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) over green clearances is all set to be over following intervention of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).
Demolish Adarsh as it lacks green nod, says MoEF official
Bharat Bhushan told a two-member inquiry commission set up by the state government to probe into the scam, that the Adarsh building stands in the Coastal Regulation Zone.
Green tribunal asks MoEF to make public info on projects
Stressing on greater transparency, the National Green Tribunal has asked the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to bring in public domain the relevant information regarding ventures in eco- fragile zones.
Make Western Ghat report public: HC to MoEF
In a rebuff to the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF), the Delhi High Court has dismissed its plea against making public an ecology report of Western Ghats.
Nirma's Bhavnagar Cement plant has to relocate: MoEF tells SC
The MoEF informed the SC that the cement plant of Nirma Industries in Bhavnagar district is situated in an environmentally sensitive wetland area.
Orissa submits assurance report to MoEF to clear hurdles for Posco's steel plant
The Orissa government shot off a letter to the MoEF assuring that no tribal inhabitants and OTFDs were living at the proposed Posco project site near Paradip.
Open for dialogue with MoEF on Lavasa: Ajit Gulabchand
HCC Chairman Ajit Gulabchand today said the company was open to a dialogue with the Ministry of Environment and Forests for finding the "most workable solution" for the stalled Lavasa hill-station project.
DRDO, MoEF mar Orissa's maritime dream
Orissa's efforts to get back on maritime map gets a hit as DRDO, MoEF block five ports.
MoEF hears Lavasa on stop-work order
A panel comprising the top officials of MoEF heard both with Lavasa Corporation justifying its project and saying that it required no clearance from MoEF.
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