Environment Ministry Sticks To Stand On Power Projects

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 31 No. 6, June 2011

 

“This is being done to avoid being presented fait accompli. Nobody should take environmental clearance for granted. This directive has been issued to avoid situations where damage is done even before the project formally takes off. This would help in proper execution of the project and help in its timely implementation by securing all clearances before hand," Environment and Forest Minister, Jairam Ramesh said. Read the full report here.

 

Source: Sujay Mehdudia, The Hindu, New Delhi.

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