Question : RANKING OF INDIA IN EPI

(a) the ranking of India in environment performance index, 2006; and

(b) the steps proposed/taken by the Government to improve the same?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)

(a) India has been ranked 118 in the Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index.

(b) The Government of India accords high priority to environment protection and sustainable development. These concerns are duly reflected in our planning process. The Government of India has already taken a series of steps, including establishment of a regulatory framework to address these concerns.