Question

Q. Which of the following is incorrect about the environmental impact assessment EIA 2020 Draft Notification?

• A. Violations can only be reported by Government representatives.
• B. Exempts construction projects up to 1,50,000 Sq Kms from EIA & Public consultation.
• C. Project promoter to file a compliance report once every 2 years
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Project promoter to file a compliance report once every 2 years

Explanation:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process of evaluating the likely environmental impacts of a proposed project or development, taking into account inter-related socio-economic, cultural and human-health impacts, both beneficial and adverse. The new draft is riddled with issues. Some of them are as follows:

1. Violations can only be reported by Government representatives.
2. Exempts construction projects up to 1,50,000 Sq Kms from EIA & Public consultation.
3. Project promoter to file a compliance report once every year rather than every 6months as earlier.
4. The government will have the authority to categorize the project as “Strategic”.
5. The public consultation process was reduced from 30 days to 20 days.
6. Post Facto approval for projects. (Violation of precautionary principle).