Environment

ONGC gets MoEF nod for exploration in Gujarat

According to ONGC's proposal initially five exploratory wells will be drilled at the Kutch-Saurashtra offshore block
ONGC

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Ltd has got environment clearance (EC) for its Rs 580 crore project to drill seven exploratory wells in Kutch Saurashtra offshore block GK-OSN-2009/2 on west coast of Gujarat.

Publication Date: 
12/07/2013
Premal Balan
Business Standard (New Delhi)
Tags:
Gujarat, Kuchchh, Natural Gas Exploration, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Environment Clearance (EC), Central Expert Appraisal Committee (CEAC), Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Narayan Sarovar SA, Public Hearing, Environment
Wildlife

Eco-sensitive zones to now shield Asiatic lions in Gujarat

The home of the world’s last population of Asiatic lions in the wild, Girnar Forests in Gujrat will now be surrounded by eco-sensitive zone.

Publication Date: 
06/08/2012
Pioneer (New Delhi)
Tags:
Ecology, Lion, Gujarat, Wildlife, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF), Narayan Sarovar SA, Purna SA
Wildlife

Eco-sensitive zones around 4 Guj sanctuaries get nod

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat's wildlife just got a new lease of life. The Central government on Thursday declared the setting up of eco-sensitive zones in a five-km radius around four important sanctuaries

Publication Date: 
13/05/2011
Times Of India (Ahmedabad)
Tags:
Gujarat, Gir SA, Purna SA, Navsari, Narayan Sarovar SA, Supreme Court, Ministry Of Environment And Forests (MOEF)