Why is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) seen as a regulatory hurdle to development rather than integral part of developmental planning? How far can the recently proposed ranking system for State EIA Authorities (SEIAA) help in changing this perception? (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Environmental Impact Assessment EIA is a regulatory procedure that analyzes a development project sent by assessing its impact on the environment, flora and fauna.
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Main Body
Environmental Impact Assessment EIA is a regulatory procedure that analyzes a development project sent by assessing its impact on the environment, flora and fauna. EIA is seen as a regulatory hurdle to development (NITI Aayog) in its recent report unveiled that NGT and supreme court undermining EIA has led to loss of revenue to government, loss of revenue to government, just losses.
ignores the environment cost of development. (2) Shortcomings which prevent long-term impact of violation of environment on the project. EIA - Avalanche leading damage at Vishnuganga project in Uttarakhand. (3) Time-taking nature of EIA. (4) Use of EIA to obstruct project by vested interest. [EIA] - Land alienation Nuclear Power plant in Tamil Nadu. Proposed existing system of State EIA authorities can help in changing this perception by:- (1) Ensuring healthy competition among states to undertake EIA
Conclusion
However, SEIAA, alone cannot help, without ensuring awareness among people and industries about EIA, firm commitment of the government to uphold EIA, development of scientific techniques to assess EIA and social impact of project holistically.
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ANUPRIYA RAI
Biodiversity and Environment
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment - Regulatory Framework
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