No mining will be allowed around the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of six wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa with the environment ministry on Thursday imposing a ban on such activities.
The Centre will also constitute a state-level ESZ Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) under Section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to see that the ESZ notification for the state is complied with.
The ministry in its notification has prohibited all new and existing mining of minor and major minerals, stone quarrying and crushing units with immediate effect in all the six sanctuaries
No mining will be allowed around the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of six wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Goa with the Environment Ministry today imposing a ban on such activities. The central government shall also constitute state level ESZ Monitoring Committee (SESZMC) under section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 to monitor the compliance of the ESZ notification for the state.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it may consider constituting one or two panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa including fixation of annual cap over the vo
The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that it may consider constituting 1-2 panels for looking into various aspects of iron ore mining in Goa, including fixation of an annual cap over the volume of e
Indian School of Mines (ISM), Dhanbad, assigned to conduct an environment impact study (EIS) on Goa's mining, has found high air pollution in the state's five mining talukas.
Panaji city and some adjoining areas of Taleigao could be the first to get the government's much-touted 24x7 water supply once the new 27-MLD water treatment plant at Opa is commissioned.
Residents of Salvador do Mundo opposed the alignment of the proposed bridge to link Chorao island to their village, alleging that it will cause extensive damage to their agricultural land and envir
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Filomeno Vincente Gregorio Tomaturga Rodrigues Vs State of Goa & Others regarding seven constructions shown to be existing in Survey No.53/6 of village Torada, within 100 metre from High Tide Land (HTL) of the river/Sea. It is the case of the Respondent that the said construction falls within No Development Zone NDZ..
