Forest and Climate Change

The Government has taken serious note of the melting of glaciers due to climate change and has undertaken various scientific studies on glaciers, including on glacier melting, through several Indian Institutes, Universities and…

There is no conclusive data available to establish a direct correlation of death exclusively with air pollution. Air pollution is one of the many factors affecting respiratory ailments and associated diseases. Health is impacted by a number…

The Central Government vide letter dated 27.10.2022 has accorded the In-principle/Stage-1 approval for diversion of 130.75 Sq km forest land for sustainable development in Great Nicobar Island. Compensatory Afforestation is carried out in…

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021, on 12th August 2021, prohibiting identified single use plastic items, which have low utility and high littering…

The report “World Air Quality Report 2023 – Region & City PM2.5 ranking” used most of the data from low-cost sensors (LCS) which are not used by countries for regulatory purposes. Further, the method of measurement and instruments used…

The details of elephant population estimation in the country over the years are as follows: Year 2007 2012 2017 Elephant population 27669-27719 29391-30711 29964 The management of wildlife habitats including…

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav said the Union Budget 2024–25 adds energy to India's efforts to emerge as a developed nation by ushering in a new era of employment and opportunities for all…

As per the provisions laid down in the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification, 2006, as amended, the proposals are appraised and recommended by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) at the Central level or State Level Expert…

As per India’s Third National Communication submitted to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), India experiences climate change impacts, ranging from floods and droughts to heat waves and glacier melt. The impacts…

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has identified Crop Residue Management as one of the priority areas for prevention of air pollution. In this matter, deliberations and discussions held in series of meetings with the…