EAC’s Not Last Word On POSCO: Jairam Ramesh

DNA had reported on Wednesday that the committee had given the go-ahead to the Rs51,000-crore project, but imposed tough conditions on the promoters.

EAC's positive recommendations are seen as a precursor to the ministry's clearance for a project. Set up under the environment impact assessment notification of 2006, the committee assesses a range of issues related to a proposed project and recommends whether or not to grant approval to it. The ministry generally goes by its recommendation. Read the full report here.

Source: by Sreejiraj Eluvangal, DNA, New Delhi.