The proposed coastal regulation zone amendments 2010 along with the discussion that outlines the proposal and salient features including new provisions proposed to be incorporated in the existing CRZ notification 2010.

India and China have agreed to enhance cooperation in the forestry sector. Following a visit of an Indian delegation to China in April, which focused on Afforestation and Plantation Technology, Remote Sensing and Research & Training, a broad programme of collaboration was identified.

The Central Government considers it necessary in the public interest and to enable the recovery and/or reuse of useful material from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), thereby reducing the hazardous wastes destined for disposal and to ensure the environmentally sound management of all types of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

These rules may be called the Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movements) Third Amendment Rules, 2010. They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.

Amendment to CRZ clearance for revised location of discharge channel of capacity 0.63 Mm3/hr of sea water and clearance for coal handling system for transportation of coal from MPSEZ Port terminal point up to stock pile at power plant including stacking, reclaiming at the port stockyard at Mundra, Gujarat by M/s Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd (9 Marc

This report submitted to MoEF on March 12, 2010 details impact of bauxite mining in Lanjigarh on tribals in the region. Accuses Vedanta Alumina for violating the forest rights act & starting work without obtaining necessary clearances.

This note relates to observations made with respect to the issues relating to Wildlife Conservation during a site visit to the mining site at Lanjigarh Bauxite Mining lease area, which was carried out in pursuance of the Order issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests vide

Mining of minor minerals, though individually, because of smaller size of mine leases is perceived to have lesser impact as compared to mining of major minerals. However, the activity as a whole is seen to have significant adverse impacts on environment.

Site inspection report concerning violation for diversion of
660.749 ha of forest land in Kalahandi (South) forest division and Rayagada forest division in favour of the Orissa Mining
Corporation Ltd (OMC) for mining of bauxite in Lanjigarh
bauxite mines.

This report submitted to MoEF provides a road map for managing wastes in India. Examines existing administrative and regulatory mechanisms to manage various types of waste and details strategies for sustainable waste management.