Environmental Clearance — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Environmental Clearance (EC) process in India in achieving its objectives of sustainable development. What are the major challenges and suggest reforms?

Discuss the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including government bodies, expert committees, and the public, in the Environmental Clearance process. How does judicial activism contribute to its efficacy?

The proposed amendments to the EIA Notification, particularly the 2020 draft, have been a subject of intense debate. Analyze the key contentious provisions and their potential implications for environmental protection and 'ease of doing business' in India.