Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following types of projects with reference to EIA in India:

1. Thermal power plants
2. Mining
3. River Valley Projects

Which of the above are covered under EIA in India?

• A.
  1 and 3 only
• B.
  1 and 2 only
• C.
  2 and 3 only
• D.
  1,2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D

1,2 and 3
<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> EIA is essentially a process of evaluating the impact of a project, say mining, building an irrigation dam, a thermal power plant, river valley projects etc. on human health, safety, environment along with socioeconomic and cultural impacts, prior to the decision-making.