25 Nov 2025
Understanding MoEFCC’s EC Exemption for Landfills and WTE Incinerators
The MoEFCC’s draft notification Gazette S.O. 4531(E), 03 Oct 2025, proposes to exempt landfills and Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incinerators from the Environmental Clearance (EC) process across India. This article analyses how the draft notification uses the “Essential Environmental Services” label to justify exempting landfills and WTE plants, why this exemption is legally flawed, and what its…
12 Sep 2025
Sharavathi PSP: Analytical Review of Env Impact Assessment
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Sharavathi Pumped-Hydro Energy Storage Project for public comments. Public hearings on the project are scheduled for 16th September in Sagara and 18th September in Gerusoppa, Honnavar Taluk. This page presents an analytical review of the EIA document, highlighting…