Question

“EIA is essential tool of planning”. Comment the statement.

Answer 1

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a relatively new planning and decision making tool first enshrined in the United States in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.
• It is a formal study process used to predict the environmental consequences of any development project. EIA thus ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and addressed at an early stage in project planning and design.

Answer 2

Explanation:

1. a) What are the basic steps involved in Environmental statement report preparation. ...... b) “EIA is essential tool of planning for development”. Comment. ... Comment the statement.