Environment Ministry takes steps for faster clearances of infra projects
Continuing its much-debated ‘ease of doing business’ mantra, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has sought to simplify approval procedures for infrastructure projects with exceptions, through a multi-layer speedy disposal process.
Earlier in January, the Ministry had come up with a proposal to rank the State Environment Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAAs) based on the speed at which they cleared proposals and provided environmental clearance for projects.
The move was justified by saying that it was aimed at “encouraging the efficiency, transparency and accountability in the functioning of SEIAAs” without diluting any regulatory safeguards.
