Question

For which projects is environmental clearance mandatory?

Answer 1

Answer:

Environmental clearance is mandatory for the projects which can cause high environmental pollution.

• Government made list of those projects under EIA Notification 2006, which includes mining, thermal power plant, infrastructure (highway, ports, airports),etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

See the explanation.

Explanation:

The environmental clearance procedure is needed for 39 kinds of projects and covers features such as screening, scoping, and estimation of the upcoming project.

A list of projects that require environmental clearance is given below:

1. Mining of minerals
2. Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development& production.
3. River valley projects
4. Thermal power plants nuclear power projects and processing of Nuclear Fuel.
5. Thus the above given are a few projects in which environmental clearance is mandatory.