Question

What all is assessed under EIA?

Answer 1

Answer:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a management tool to minimize adverse impacts of developmental projects on the environment and to achieve sustainable development through timely, adequate, corrective and protective mitigation measures. Some benefits of EIA are:

Better environmental planning and design of a proposal.

Ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Savings in capital and operating costs.

Reduced time and costs of approvals of development applications.