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Haryana CM Manohar Lal lobbied the environment minister in March to expedite clearances to 15 little known firms which violated the EIA law & weren't eligible to receive Environment Clearance.
Documents show MoEFCC bent the law to help the firms.bit.ly/3CNPuCC
Haryana CM Manohar Lal lobbied the environment minister in March to expedite clearances to 15 little known firms which violated the EIA law & weren't eligible to receive Environment Clearance.
Documents show MoEFCC bent the law to help the firms.bit.ly/3CNPuCC
In a letter, the Haryana CM even referenced a special amnesty which his government had granted the 15 firms.
3 months after he wrote this letter, the National Green Tribunal declared this amnesty illegal.
We wrote about the amnesty here. š bit.ly/3xyPt3a
3 months after he wrote this letter, the National Green Tribunal declared this amnesty illegal.
We wrote about the amnesty here. š bit.ly/3xyPt3a
This amnesty, which the Haryana CM was endorsing in his letter to the environment minister, echoed the logic of a provision in the Modi Govt's controversial #DraftEIA2020 which is not even law yet.
Govt's own report has criticised this draft law. See š bit.ly/39Az9p2
Govt's own report has criticised this draft law. See š bit.ly/39Az9p2
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Last week, as air pollution in Delhi-NCR rightly took up all our attention, the Modi Govt quietly gave an important update to the Delhi HC about the translations of the #DraftEIA2020Ā notification in 22 Indian languages. Details š bit.ly/2TBzLCb
Last week, as air pollution in Delhi-NCR rightly took up all our attention, the Modi Govt quietly gave an important update to the Delhi HC about the translations of the #DraftEIA2020Ā notification in 22 Indian languages. Details š bit.ly/2TBzLCb
In an affidavit, the environment ministry claimed it received translations of #EIA2020 in 22 Indian languages from states, but wonāt publish them for public consultation as the translations can't be verified & so could cause āconfusion and complicationsā bit.ly/2TBzLCb
As you may recall, the Delhi HC directed environment ministry on June 30 to translate the #EIA2020 in 22 Indian languages mentioned in the 8th schedule of the constitution. Details š bit.ly/2HGNO6R
Hi @JNarain3.
Thanks for ur concern.
No! lack of huge participation doesnāt & shouldnāt discourage me or u.
Infact it should motivate us to work harder to convince more ppl to join the campaign.
If ppl donāt join #FastAgainstEIA2020 then itās our failure & not that of the ppl 1/5
Thanks for ur concern.
No! lack of huge participation doesnāt & shouldnāt discourage me or u.
Infact it should motivate us to work harder to convince more ppl to join the campaign.
If ppl donāt join #FastAgainstEIA2020 then itās our failure & not that of the ppl 1/5
A movement succeeds only if the citizens are convinced of- the #cause; #mode of campaign & the #ability of the individuals coordinating it.
1. Our cause is genuine as #DraftEIA2020 will destroy the environment;
2. #Satyagraha is a time tested & successful mode of struggle 2/5
1. Our cause is genuine as #DraftEIA2020 will destroy the environment;
2. #Satyagraha is a time tested & successful mode of struggle 2/5
3 So if ppl r not joining the campaign it only means that we do not inspire confidence in the citizens with regard to-
Either our commitment to the cause OR our ability to succeed in the struggle
So this should motivate us to work harder so that more ppl develop faith on us 3/5
Either our commitment to the cause OR our ability to succeed in the struggle
So this should motivate us to work harder so that more ppl develop faith on us 3/5
EIA Draft Notification, 2020: Karnataka HC extends interim order restraining Centre from publishing Final Notification until further orders.
@moefcc
#EIAdraft2020
@moefcc
#EIAdraft2020
In August, the Court had restrained the Central Government from publishing the Draft EIA Notification till September 7.
@moefcc
#EIAdraft2020
@moefcc
#EIAdraft2020
Draft EIA Notification 2020: Karnataka HC extends interim order restraining Centre from publishing final notification
#DraftEIA2020
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#SatyagrahaAgainstEIA2020 - May the Mahatma give all of us the strength to fast & protest against the anti people, anti environment #DraftEIA2020. Today is just the beginning of a long war to save the #environment. Pls join @ 5:00 PM. via @YouTube
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Was asked,"Highlight d key problems with #draftEIA2020".
My response. Problem z not just with EIA2020 but with d whole EIA regime. #DraftEIA2020 was an opportunity to think & act wisely but unfortunately got converted into a disaster. There r at least 6 "Who" that needs attention
My response. Problem z not just with EIA2020 but with d whole EIA regime. #DraftEIA2020 was an opportunity to think & act wisely but unfortunately got converted into a disaster. There r at least 6 "Who" that needs attention
1. Who #drafts the Law?
2. Who gets #covered under it?
3. Who #prepares EIA report?
4. Who is #consulted & when?
5. Who #appraises a Project/activity?
6. Who #monitors a project post EC?
Each of these "Who" is crucial for a meaningful & worthwhile EIA regime in d country.
2. Who gets #covered under it?
3. Who #prepares EIA report?
4. Who is #consulted & when?
5. Who #appraises a Project/activity?
6. Who #monitors a project post EC?
Each of these "Who" is crucial for a meaningful & worthwhile EIA regime in d country.
1. A law is meant to express Societal concerns & aspirations & not d philosophy or desires of a party in power. So why shud mandarins in a dept draft it?
Law as crucial as EIA with national & international ramifications must b #drafted by a representative Committee of experts.
Law as crucial as EIA with national & international ramifications must b #drafted by a representative Committee of experts.
Public consultation deadline on #DraftEIA2020 ended yesterday. The campaign against EIA was quite overwhelming at a personal level. I have been tracking policy consultations(check pinned tweet) since 2014 and this was probably one of best from a public participation point of view
According to media reports, 20 Lakh comments were sent to MOEF ! @tandem_research ās survey report suggests that the majority of the respondents were aware of the EIA and 61 % of the total respondents knew of the Draft EIA 2020.
Report available at tandemresearch.org/assets/EIA-TR-ā¦
Report available at tandemresearch.org/assets/EIA-TR-ā¦
Environment ministry @moefcc uploaded the draft EIA 2020 on 12th March (just before lockdown). On 23rd March ,the Ministry notified the same in the gazette. On 7th May MOEF extended the deadline to 30th June. This was subsequently extended to 11th Aug by the Delhi High Court.
#EIA2020 fails to acknowledge the grave ecological crises that the country is facing. Here are 5 reasons why #DraftEIA2020 should be withdrawn, by @CPR_Climate's Shibani Ghosh [1/7].
#environment #thread #EIA2020draft
#environment #thread #EIA2020draft
First, #EIADraft2020 is legally untenable. It does not conform to its parent Act, the Environment (Protection) Act 1986. Contrary to the aims of the EP Act, it reduces the *scope & stringency* of environmental impact assessments, threatening local ecologies and people. [2/7]
Second, worryingly, #EIA2020 allows the government to grant environmental clearances to projects that have *already commenced illegally without a clearance,* going against the very rationale of the EIA notification. [3/7]
#Thread How a weak EIA affects the fragile #Himalayan ecosystem? Missing from mainstream discussions, #mountains need a strong EIA policy. Sharing our first case study (with @ReDraftEIA2020) on rampant limestone and chromite mining in Mizoram.
#DraftEIA2020
#HimalayanWatch
#DraftEIA2020
#HimalayanWatch
Over a period of last 3-5 yrs, the hill state of #Manipur has witnessed a steep increase in state-sponsored #mining activities for #limestone and #chromite. The state has been assessed to be holding large reserves of these minerals. #DraftEIA2020 #HimalayanWatch
Further, the NDA govt's Act East policy has given a huge thrust to industrial activities in the entire NE region. In Manipur, several private and government players are now operating for mining of limestone and chromite minerals. The issue is, most of them are flouting EIA norms!
A day after former environment minister & Congress leader @Jairam_Ramesh wrote to incumbent environment minister @PrakashJavdekar criticising the #EIA2020draft law, the latter responds. Imp point to note: Minister Javadekar says August 11, 2020 is the deadline for consultation.
Why is the August 11,2020 date important? Here's the context: the Karnataka HC asked the Union environment ministry to further extend date for public consultation if it has to be done meaningfully. Clearly, the letter by Javadekar shows Modi Govt's stand: m.huffingtonpost.in/entry/eia-2020ā¦
Now, responding to environment minister @PrakashJavdekar 's reply that his suggestions are "unfounded & based on misinterpretation", ex environment minister @Jairam_Ramesh writes a rebuttal with detailed comments quoting specific provisions of #DraftEIA2020 letter wars continue!
#Demystifying #EIANotification
#SUMMING #UP and #WayForward
We hv till date covered
#Evolution
#Purpose &
number of #threads on #Process of #EIANotifications since 1994
Clearly there are serious issues that deserve consideration before any revision in #EIA2006Notification +
#SUMMING #UP and #WayForward
We hv till date covered
#Evolution
#Purpose &
number of #threads on #Process of #EIANotifications since 1994
Clearly there are serious issues that deserve consideration before any revision in #EIA2006Notification +
is taken up.
Yr 2020 is 14 yrs since 2006. #EIA2006 has been in operation all these years & good lessons & learnings must have been made as part of its implementation.
Thus a proper well analysed raison dā etre for bringing in a new notification is in order on following +
Yr 2020 is 14 yrs since 2006. #EIA2006 has been in operation all these years & good lessons & learnings must have been made as part of its implementation.
Thus a proper well analysed raison dā etre for bringing in a new notification is in order on following +
#Demystifying #EIANotification Process (Cont)
Today we cover d final bit of d #Process namely
#SCHEDULE which lists d #projects/activities for which #Prior #EC is mandatory.
#EIA1994 carried a list of 32 projects / activities that required environmental clearance (EC) from+
Today we cover d final bit of d #Process namely
#SCHEDULE which lists d #projects/activities for which #Prior #EC is mandatory.
#EIA1994 carried a list of 32 projects / activities that required environmental clearance (EC) from+
#Demystifying #EIANotification Part III (Cont)
Today we deal with #Post EC #Monitoring.
All #Prior #Environment #Clearance (EC) letters to projects carry #Conditions that a #Project #Proponent (PP) is required to fulfill during
a) Construction phase
b) Operation phase
&
Today we deal with #Post EC #Monitoring.
All #Prior #Environment #Clearance (EC) letters to projects carry #Conditions that a #Project #Proponent (PP) is required to fulfill during
a) Construction phase
b) Operation phase
&
c) Post operation phase (especially in cases of mining projects)
It is extremely important that these conditions are not only available in public domain but that public is actively involved in the #Monitoring thereof.
#EIA2006 and #DraftEIA2020 provide that
It is extremely important that these conditions are not only available in public domain but that public is actively involved in the #Monitoring thereof.
#EIA2006 and #DraftEIA2020 provide that
#Demystifying #EIANotification Part III (Cont)
Today we deal with #Appraisal.
#Expert appraisal of a #ProjectProposal by d #Competent Authority (CA) to determine whether a Project deserves to b granted/rejected an #EnvironmentClearance (EC) is essence of #EIANotification.
Today we deal with #Appraisal.
#Expert appraisal of a #ProjectProposal by d #Competent Authority (CA) to determine whether a Project deserves to b granted/rejected an #EnvironmentClearance (EC) is essence of #EIANotification.
The @moefcc as d CA was conscious of d fact since #EIA1994 that it wud in-house not possess necessary expertise to assess d different kinds of #projectproposals that come its way & hence provided that:
"The reports submitted with d application shall be evaluated+
"The reports submitted with d application shall be evaluated+
& assessed by d Impact Assessment Agency, and if deemed necessary it may consult a committee of Experts , having a composition as specified in Schedule-III of this Notification."
Later #EIA2006Notification created standing committee of Experts to be called as+
Later #EIA2006Notification created standing committee of Experts to be called as+
#Demystifying #EIANotification Part III (Cont)
Today we tk up #Public #Consultation.
There was a time when development of an area meant setting up of a 'factory'. But not anymore. PPl hv experienced that a 'factory' may not mean good jobs 4 locals. It often means diversion of
Today we tk up #Public #Consultation.
There was a time when development of an area meant setting up of a 'factory'. But not anymore. PPl hv experienced that a 'factory' may not mean good jobs 4 locals. It often means diversion of
local resources like land, water, forests etc; diversion or damming of streams; mining of hills and forests; pollution of air, lands and water; Cases of new or increase in diseases; growth of mafias and crime etc.
It is also known that d State does not own nature or+
It is also known that d State does not own nature or+
#Demystefying #EIANotification
Part III (PROCESS)
Today we consider the very 'soul' of d legal instrument called #EIANotification namely d #EIA #Report
An EIA Report is meant to be a thorough scientific document that a professional agency prepares after detailed investigations+
Part III (PROCESS)
Today we consider the very 'soul' of d legal instrument called #EIANotification namely d #EIA #Report
An EIA Report is meant to be a thorough scientific document that a professional agency prepares after detailed investigations+
of d likely environmental impacts that d planned project / activity is anticipated to hv at d #site in #question.
Its (#EIA #report) quality wud depend on:
a) Competence of d agency involved
b) Independence of d agency
c) Transparency & inclusive nature of d exercise
Its (#EIA #report) quality wud depend on:
a) Competence of d agency involved
b) Independence of d agency
c) Transparency & inclusive nature of d exercise
The reality of an #EIA #report is that:
Right from #EIA1994Notification to #EIA2006 & now #DraftEIA2020 d #notification provides that it is d #ProjectProponent (PP) that shall #select & #commission the #EIAconsultant at its own cost & terms.
This provision alone+
Right from #EIA1994Notification to #EIA2006 & now #DraftEIA2020 d #notification provides that it is d #ProjectProponent (PP) that shall #select & #commission the #EIAconsultant at its own cost & terms.
This provision alone+
#EIA2020: Environment protection & development can go hand in hand - if we work together
The first step: send this sample letter by @CPR_India: bit.ly/EIA-sample-letā¦
@iep_india @nehaa_sinha @SandeepAnirudha #WithdrawEIA2020
The first step: send this sample letter by @CPR_India: bit.ly/EIA-sample-letā¦
@iep_india @nehaa_sinha @SandeepAnirudha #WithdrawEIA2020
We're sharing information and articles by environmentalists, organisations and citizen groups that might help you understand Draft #EIA2020 better and take action.
Follow this thread! š #WithdrawEIA2020
Follow this thread! š #WithdrawEIA2020
Here's a study by @guptadebayan1 @kushtanvani @SampadaNayak2 @VdyaViswanathan on the proposed changes in #DraftEIA2020 & their possible implications on environment via @CPR_India
cprindia.org/research/reporā¦
cprindia.org/research/reporā¦
Over the last few weeks, you must have read a lot about why the #DraftEIA2020 is horrible for our environment. Today, I analyzed over 48,000 clearance proposals that were approved/pending approval by the @moefcc and here's a gist of the results: #WithdrawEIA2020
As you already know, environmental clearances are organized by the @moefcc as 'Environmental', 'Forests' and 'Wildlife'. I was ONLY able to obtain the 'Forest' associated clearances as an excel file and after cleaning of the data..
..you will see that the @moefcc has organized the data as pre-2014 and post-2014. One wonders why(?!), but let's dig into the KEY results, which should provide you some clarity.
What is wrong with #DraftEIA2020 ? (A point-wise thread).
This March the Government proposed a new EIA notification, which would supersede the EIA notification of 2006.
An EIA process firstly exists to protect the environment from industries which would irreparably harm it.
This March the Government proposed a new EIA notification, which would supersede the EIA notification of 2006.
An EIA process firstly exists to protect the environment from industries which would irreparably harm it.
However, the proposed draft EIA 2020 is being called by experts as a 'compilation of violations'.
It dilutes several existing rules and safeguards.
It lays a foundation favourable to industries, injurious to wildlife and public health.
How exactly? Here are some salient points.
It dilutes several existing rules and safeguards.
It lays a foundation favourable to industries, injurious to wildlife and public health.
How exactly? Here are some salient points.
1. Post-facto approvals -
The draft has favourable provisions for projects which have been started illegally in protected areas, without permission or without following due process.
They could be appraised, approved later and allowed to continue.
The draft has favourable provisions for projects which have been started illegally in protected areas, without permission or without following due process.
They could be appraised, approved later and allowed to continue.
Thread on #EIA2020 talks
Catch Sharad Lele, @leofsaldanha, Rohit Prajapati, @alokshuklacg, @debadityo, @meenaxshikapoor, @NityJayaraman, @Soumyadutta_del speak of problems, old and new with EIA, & dilutions in #DraftEIA2020
@CAGChennai @EnvtSupportGrp
Catch Sharad Lele, @leofsaldanha, Rohit Prajapati, @alokshuklacg, @debadityo, @meenaxshikapoor, @NityJayaraman, @Soumyadutta_del speak of problems, old and new with EIA, & dilutions in #DraftEIA2020
@CAGChennai @EnvtSupportGrp
@kanchikohli on how fundamentals of EIA are changing & the holes getting bigger, @ShripadManthan on need for sectoral EIAs, quality of EIA reports, including affected people & Zaman Ali on unscientific principles & dilutions in #DraftEIA
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@journomayank @hridayeshjoshi on the major changes to env regulation under the NDA government. On #CRZ amendments, public hearing exemptions on coal mine expansions, post-facto approvals, #DraftEIA2020 & more
What is wrong with #DraftEIA2020 ? (A point-wise thread).
This March the Government proposed a new EIA notification, which would supersede the EIA notification of 2006.
An EIA process firstly exists to protect the environment from industries which would irreparably harm it.
This March the Government proposed a new EIA notification, which would supersede the EIA notification of 2006.
An EIA process firstly exists to protect the environment from industries which would irreparably harm it.
However, the proposed draft EIA 2020 is being called by experts as a 'compilation of violations'.
It dilutes several existing rules and safeguards.
It lays a foundation favourable to industries, injurious to wildlife and public health.
How exactly? Here are some salient points.
It dilutes several existing rules and safeguards.
It lays a foundation favourable to industries, injurious to wildlife and public health.
How exactly? Here are some salient points.
1. Post-facto approvals -
The draft has favourable provisions for projects which have been started illegally in protected areas, without permission or without following due process.
They could be appraised, approved later and allowed to continue.
The draft has favourable provisions for projects which have been started illegally in protected areas, without permission or without following due process.
They could be appraised, approved later and allowed to continue.
