Slamming the Centre for not setting up expert committees for examining environmental impact of hydro-electric projects and construction works in Uttarakhand after the recent disaster in the state,

Blamed frequently for delaying green clearances to key infrastructure projects, the MoEF has come up with new and more “realistic” timelines that can be met, giving more time to both states and the

Significantly even after Supreme Court directive not to grant clearance for hydroelectric project in the State until further orders

The State Government is seeking forest clearance for the 300 MW Lakhwar hydroelectric power project even after the Supreme Court on August 13 directed the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and the State Government not to grant clearance for hydroelectric power projects in the State until further orders.

Posco contended that forest clearance for its project was granted in 2009 while it has been challenged in 2013

New Delhi : The Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) on Monday sought to give a fillip to the tottering economy by clearing infrastructure projects with projected investments of Rs 2 lakh crore.

The environment ministry has streamlined the clearance process for hydro power projects to avoid duplication and reduce the time required.

Ministry of Environment and Forests directed to constitute an expert body to make detailed study

The Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the State of Uttarakhand not to grant any further environmental clearance or forest clearance for any hydroelectric power projects in Uttarakhand until further orders.