Ritika ChitlangiaAIR 55 · CSE 2024 · 186 wordsTheir whole copy
Opening · a definition
Environment impact Assessment refers to the scoping of any infrastructure projects and its economic, ecological and environment impacts.
Differences b/w EIA Notification
| 2006 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| 1) Time for discussion of proposed report with local stakeholders was 30 days. | 1) Time for discussion reduced to 20 days. |
| 2) The preparation of EIA report was conducted by an autonomous and independent third-party. | 2) conducted by a government-appointed / private company who proposed the infrastructure project. |
| 3) EIA clearance required for sensitive projects | 3) No EIA clearance required for strategic infrastructure in Himalayan states. |
| 4) Local community could raise complaints about violation of EIA norms. | 4) only government can raise issues |
| 5) No post-mortem analysis allowed. | 5) Allows post-mortem EIA analysis. |
Body · points and prose
challenges with EIA, 2020
- Reduces participation by local community.
- Excessive centralisation of EIA process.
- Conflict of interest.
- Post mortem analysis -> EIA analysis after completion of project.
Close · a way forward
Therefore, EIA notification 2020 needs to be re-examined to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of EIA.
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